Confess
/kənˈfɛs/
Admit
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To admit and publicly declare a wrong, crime, or embarrassing act one has committed.
"He confessed to the crime."
- 2.
To frankly reveal or acknowledge a specific feeling (especially love) or a fact.
"She confessed her love for him."
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He finally confessed his true feelings to her.
He finally confessed his true feelings to her.
The suspect confessed to the police after hours of questioning.
The suspect confessed to the police after hours of questioning.
I have to confess, I ate the last slice of pizza.
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How do you pronounce Confess?
Confess is pronounced [/kənˈfɛs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does Confess mean?
Confess means "Admit". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is Confess?
Confess is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "He finally confessed his true feelings to her." — used to mean "Admit".
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