confide
Translation
to confide, to entrust
Examples
She confided her fears to her best friend.
She confided her fears to her best friend.
He confided in me about his problems.
He confided in me about his problems.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to tell a secret (sth.) to (sb.) She confided her fears to her best friend.
((in sb.)) to trust (sb.) enough to tell them secrets He confided in me about his problems.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entrust, reveal, disclose; Antonyms: conceal, hide
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with, together) + 'fidere' (to trust). Literally 'to trust with'.
Memory Tips
Think 'con-' (with) + 'fide' (faith/trust). You confide in someone you have faith in.