confessed

[kənˈfɛst]

confessed Definition

admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed.

Using confessed: Examples

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

  • Example

    He confessed his love for her.

  • Example

    She confessed to stealing the money.

  • Example

    The suspect confessed to the crime.

  • Example

    I must confess that I don't know the answer.

confessed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confessed

Antonyms for confessed

Phrases with confessed

  • admit or acknowledge to having done something wrong or embarrassing

    Example

    He finally confessed to cheating on the exam.

  • reveal everything about a particular situation, especially something that has been kept secret

    Example

    She decided to confess all to her therapist.

  • a statement of religious beliefs, usually made by a member of a church or religious group

    Example

    The pastor asked the new members to make a confession of faith.

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Summary: confessed in Brief

To 'confess' [kənˈfɛst] is to admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, often because one feels ashamed or embarrassed. It can refer to admitting to wrongdoing, as in 'She confessed to stealing the money,' or to revealing a personal truth, as in 'He confessed his love for her.' 'Confess' can also be used in phrases like 'confess to' and 'confession of faith.'