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confider

con·fide
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-fahyd]
    • /kənˈfaɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-fahyd]
    • /kənˈfaɪd/

Definitions of confider word

  • verb without object confider to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems (usually followed by in): She confides in no one but her husband. 1
  • verb without object confider to have full trust; have faith: They confided in their own ability. 1
  • verb with object confider to tell in assurance of secrecy: He confided all his plans to her. 1
  • verb with object confider to entrust; commit to the charge or knowledge of another: She confided her jewelry to her sister. 1
  • noun confider One who confides. 1

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Origin of confider

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin confīdere, equivalent to con- con- + fīdere to trust, akin to foedus; see confederate, fidelity

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Parts of speech for Confider

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

confider popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

confider usage trend in Literature

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