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Word entry · 7 letters

confide

Best crossword clue

"Tell in trust"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /kənˈfaɪd/Part of speech verbSorted cdefinoStarts with CEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. reveal in private; tell confidentially

Word origin

From Middle Scots confide, confyde (“to put trust in”), from Latin confīdere (“to put trust in, have confidence in”), from con- (“together”) + fidēre (“to trust”). First attested in English use in the early 17th century. Doublet of faith and fidelity.

Used in a sentence

  • "Be calm, lovely Antonia!" he replied; "no danger in near you: confide in my protection."
  • I shall do nothing rashly: you know me sufficiently to confide in my prudence and consideration whenever the safety of others is committed to my care.
  • In thy protection I confide.

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