Meaning of the word confess in English
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confess
US /kənˈfes/
UK /kənˈfes/
Verb
1.
admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one is caught in a compromising situation.
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He had to confess that he had cheated on the exam.
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She finally confessed her love for him.
2.
(in Christian churches) declare one's sins to a priest.
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Many Catholics confess their sins regularly.
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She went to the church to confess.
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