CONFIDE


Meaning of CONFIDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈfīd ]

verb

( con·fid·ed ; con·fid·ing )

Etymology: Middle English (Scots), from Latin confidere, from com- + fidere to trust — more at bide

Date: 15th century

intransitive verb

1. : to have confidence : trust

2. : to show confidence by imparting secrets

confide in a friend

transitive verb

1. : to tell confidentially

2. : to give to the care or protection of another : entrust

Synonyms: see commit

• con·fid·er noun

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