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 (sb.) (sth.) secret She confided her secret to me.
((in sb.)) to trust (sb.) with secrets I need someone I can confide in.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reveal, disclose; Antonyms: conceal, hide
Etymology
From Latin 'confidere' (to trust), from 'con-' (thoroughly) + 'fidere' (to trust).
Memory Tips
You 'confide' in someone you have 'confidence' in.