Confide — Defs

01 v. i. To put faith (in); to repose confidence; to trust; -- usually followed by in; as, the prince confides in his ministers.

imp. & p. p. Confided; p. pr. & vb. n. Confiding

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To put faith (in); to repose confidence; to trust; -- usually followed by in; as, the prince confides in his ministers.
“By thy command I rise or fall, In thy protection I confide.” — Byron.

“Judge before friendships, then confide till death.” — Young.

02 v. t. To intrust; to give in charge; to commit to one's keeping; -- followed by to.

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To intrust; to give in charge; to commit to one's keeping; -- followed by to.
“Congress may . . . confide to the Circuit jurisdiction of all offenses against the United States.” — Story.