Confide

/kənˈfaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

She confided in her best friend about her worries regarding the upcoming exam.

to have full trust; to place reliance.

He confided that he felt overwhelmed with the responsibilities of the new job.

to disclose or impart information or feelings to someone.

During the meeting, she confided her thoughts about the project to her team.

Originates from the Latin 'confidere', meaning to trust or have faith.

confide in someone

To share your secrets or personal feelings with someone you trust.

confide one's thoughts

To share what one thinks or feels with another person.

confession

A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

confidence

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something.

Drop a secret

I dropped a secret to my friend about the party.

Spill the tea

He spilled the tea about the crush he has.