Confide: meaning, definitions and examples

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confide

 

[ kษ™nหˆfaษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a relationship

To tell someone a secret or to trust someone with private or personal information, often with the expectation that they will keep it confidential.

Synonyms

disclose, entrust, reveal, share

Examples of usage

  • He confided in his best friend about his fears and insecurities.
  • She confided in her sister about her plans to change careers.
  • They confided in each other about their past traumas.
  • We can confide in each other because we have built a strong bond of trust.
  • I confide in you because I know you will keep my secrets safe.
Context #2 | Verb

with feelings or emotions

To share one's thoughts, feelings, or emotions with someone else in a trusting manner.

Synonyms

express, open up, pour out, unburden

Examples of usage

  • She confided in her therapist about her struggles with anxiety.
  • He confided in his partner about his childhood trauma.
  • They confided in each other about their feelings of loneliness.
  • We can confide in each other because we know we will not be judged.
  • I confide in you because I feel safe and understood.

Translations

Translations of the word "confide" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฐเฅ‹เคธเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anvertrauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mempercayakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฒั–ั€ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaufaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟก้ ผใ™ใ‚‹ (shinrai suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผvenmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏฟ๋‹ค (mitda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูŽุซูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลฏvฤ›ล™ovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรดverovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกไปป (xรฌnrรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaupati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ treysta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝั–ะผ ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ (endoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etibar etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confiar

Etymology

The word 'confide' originated from the Latin word 'confidere', which means 'to trust'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of confiding in someone has always been associated with trust and intimacy, as it involves sharing personal or confidential information with another person. Throughout history, confiding has been seen as a way to strengthen relationships and build trust between individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,961, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.