confide
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for confide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To tell someone a secret, trusting them to keep it private.
Synonyms
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entrust
intrust
Antonyms
How to use confide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
confide in a friend
confide a secret
Etymology
From Latin confīdere, "to have full trust in" — from con- + fidere ("to trust"). A doublet of "faith" and "fidelity."
Full origin of confide →Frequently asked questions
What does “confide” mean?
The word “confide” means to tell someone a secret, trusting them to keep it private. In plain terms, to share a secret with someone you trust, or to hand over responsibility for something.
How do you pronounce “confide”?
“Confide” is pronounced kuhn-FYD (/kənˈfaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “confide” in a sentence?
Here is “confide” used in a sentence: “She confided in her sister about the job offer.”
What part of speech is “confide”?
“Confide” is a verb.
Where does the word “confide” come from?
The word “confide” comes from Latin. From Latin confīdere, "to have full trust in" — from con- + fidere ("to trust"). A doublet of "faith" and "fidelity.".
How many meanings does “confide” have?
“Confide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to tell someone a secret, trusting them to keep it private.
