Confide
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To share a secret or personal matter with someone considered trustworthy.
“She chose to confide in her best friend about the difficulties she was facing at work.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kənˈfaɪd/
Syllables
con·fide
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