Confide

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Privacy ExpectedPlay
Use 'confide' when expressing the expectation of privacy after sharing personal information. SlideHe confided in her, expecting that she wouldn't tell anyone else.
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Emotional AspectPlay
'Confide' often indicates sharing something emotionally significant, not just any secret. SlideShe confided her deepest regrets, knowing they understood.
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Close RelationshipsPlay
'Confide' is typically used when discussing close or trusting relationships. SlideAfter years of friendship, he finally confided his childhood story to me.