To confide is to share a secret or private information with someone you trust. It can also mean to trust someone or something deeply.
From Latin 'confīdere', 'to trust fully', from 'com-' and 'fīdere' ('to trust'). The shift into English kept the idea of placing full trust in someone by sharing what is hidden.
When you confide in someone, you’re not just telling them something—you’re quietly saying, 'I believe you will protect this.' The word is a reminder that trust isn’t abstract; it’s built moment by moment through shared vulnerabilities.
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