Meaning & use
confide
Tell someone a secret or private matter while trusting them not to reveal it.
See it in a sentence
She confided in her best friend about her plans to change careers.
He rarely confides his worries to anyone, even close family.
A note on using this word
Usually followed by "in" someone, not "to" someone: "confide in a friend," not "confide to a friend."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
concealwithhold
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