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- 1. admit that one has committed a crime or done something wrong: "he confessed that he had attacked the old man" Similar Opposite
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Learn the meaning of confess as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce confess and how to say it in different languages.
1. : to tell or make known (something, such as something wrong or damaging to oneself) : admit. he confessed his guilt. 2. a. : to acknowledge (sin) to God or to a priest. b. : to receive the confession of (a penitent) 3. : to declare faith in or adherence to : profess. 4. : to give evidence of.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb confess, which means to admit something wrong or illegal, or to tell God or a priest about your sins. See examples, synonyms and collocations of confess.
verb (used with object) to acknowledge or avow (a fault, crime, misdeed, weakness, etc.) by way of revelation. I must confess that I haven't read the book. to declare or acknowledge (one's sins), especially to God or a priest in order to obtain absolution.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'confess' in British and American English. See examples of 'confess' in sentences and idioms, and compare with related words.
When you confess, you admit to doing something wrong. You might feel guilty about eating the entire platter of chocolate chip cookies and confess to your mom before she notices. If she presses charges, you would confess to the cookie crime.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb confess, which means to admit or acknowledge something damaging or inconvenient to oneself, or to declare one's sins to God or a priest. See synonyms, translations, and related terms for confess.
