<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems (usually followed by in): She confides in no one but her husband.</li><li>to have full trust; have faith: They confided in their own ability.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>to tell in assurance of secrecy: He confided all his plans to her.</li><li>to entrust; commit to the charge or knowledge of another: She confided her jewelry to her sister.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>impart</li><li>divulge</li><li>reveal</li><li>disclose</li></ul>