verb
- to tell someone about a secret or private matter because you trust them
- to give something to someone to take care of or be responsible for
Usage: formal
Examples
- She confided her fears to her best friend.
- He confided that he was thinking about quitting his job.
- I wouldn’t confide in him if I were you.
- The mother confided her children to her sister’s care.
- She confided her deepest secrets to her diary.
- He confided his worries about the future to his counselor.