confide
verb (used without object)
to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems (usually followed byin ).
have confided
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present perfectof confide.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In a social media post, Mr Mercer said his "position remains unchanged" and that he "will not betray those I served with who have confided in me, whatever the cost".
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2024
“A few of my doctors have learned a lot over the last few years and have confided in me how frustrating it is for them that they can't help me,” Hayes said.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2023
Although the response has been overwhelmingly positive, the two have confided in each other about the importance of setting boundaries and not letting strangers define their self-image.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
“Friends have confided to me that they never move their car because 4 tickets a month is far cheaper than a monthly garage,” he wrote on Twitter.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2022
“The saddest part is that they sent you to live with the Pottses’ daughter, and even if you had wanted to, you couldn’t have confided in her.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
