Confess: meaning, definitions and examples

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confess

 

[ kษ™nหˆfษ›s ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in religion

Admit or acknowledge something, typically a fault or wrongdoing. Confessing is often done in the context of seeking forgiveness or absolution from a higher power or authority.

Synonyms

acknowledge, admit, own up

Examples of usage

  • I must confess my sins to the priest.
  • She finally confessed to stealing the money.
Context #2 | Verb

general

Admit that one has committed a crime or done something wrong. Confession is often made to the police or in a court of law.

Synonyms

acknowledge, admit, own up

Examples of usage

  • He confessed to the murder during the interrogation.
  • The criminal confessed his involvement in the robbery.
Context #3 | Verb

emotion

Reveal or disclose one's thoughts or feelings. Confessing can be a cathartic experience and can lead to emotional release.

Synonyms

disclose, reveal, share

Examples of usage

  • She confessed her love for him after years of hiding her feelings.
  • He finally confessed his fears and insecurities to his therapist.

Translations

Translations of the word "confess" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confessar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฌเฅ‚เคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ะทะฝะฐะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyznaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘Š็™ฝใ™ใ‚‹ (kokuhaku suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confesser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confesar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itiraf etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฐฑํ•˜๋‹ค (gobaekhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชุฑู (i'taraf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™iznat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priznaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ็™ฝ (tวŽnbรกi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priznati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรกta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะนั‹ะฝะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (aghiareba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etiraf etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confesar

Word origin

The word 'confess' originated from Middle English 'confessen', from Old French 'confesser', from Latin 'confiteri', from 'com-' (together) + 'fateri' (acknowledge). The concept of confession has roots in religious practices where believers would admit their sins and seek forgiveness. Over time, the term has expanded to include admitting to any wrongdoing or revealing inner thoughts and emotions.

See also: confessedly, confession, confessions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,771 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.