gestehen — meaning in English

English meaning

• avow verb To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
• confess verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

Senses

gestehen is used for these senses in English:

• avow (transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
• confess (intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

avow — full definition

1. verb To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
2. verb To bind or devote by a vow.
3. verb To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.

confess — full definition

1. verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
2. verb To tell a priest about your sins as part of a religious practice.

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