confide

[kənˈfaɪd]

confide Definition

to tell someone you trust about personal things that you do not want other people to know.

Using confide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She confided in me about her financial problems.

• Example

  I can't keep this a secret any longer, I need to confide in someone.

• Example

  He confided to his friend that he was planning to quit his job.

confide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confide

• reveal
• disclose
• divulge

Antonyms for confide

• conceal
• hide
• suppress

Phrases with confide

• confide in someone

  to trust someone with personal or confidential information

  Example

  She confided in her best friend about her relationship problems.

• confide in each other

  to share personal or confidential information with each other

  Example

  They confided in each other about their fears and insecurities.

• confide in God

  to express one's deepest thoughts and feelings to God

  Example

  In times of trouble, she would confide in God and pray for guidance.

Origins of confide

from Latin 'con-' meaning 'with' and 'fidere' meaning 'to trust'

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Summary: confide in Brief

The verb 'confide' [kənˈfaɪd] means to share personal or confidential information with someone you trust. It is often used in phrases like 'confide in someone' and 'confide in each other.' The opposite of 'confide' is 'conceal' or 'hide.'