Confide
/kənˈfaɪd/noun
To trust someone with private or secret information.
Did you know?The word 'confide' comes from Latin roots meaning 'to trust fully,' hinting at the power of vulnerability in relationships and communication.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
confidere
“To trust, to have full trust.”
Old French
Old French
confider
“To entrust, to put faith in.”
Middle English
Middle English
confiden
“To trust or rely upon.”
Modern English
English
confide
“To tell someone a secret with trust.”
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