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   Confide , 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.
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   By thy command I rise or fall,
   In thy protection I confide.
   Byron.
   
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   Judge before friendships, then confide till death.
   Young.
   
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   Confide, v. t. To intrust; to give in charge; to commit to one's keeping; -- followed by to.
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   Congress may . . . confide to the Circuit jurisdiction of all offenses against the United States.
   Story.
   
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