Con*fide" (?), v. i. [imp. & p.p. Confided; p.pr. & vb.n. Confiding.] [L. confidere; con- + fidere to trust. See Faith, and cf. Affiance.]
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.
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Con*fide", v. t.
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.
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