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to confess
01
to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong
Intransitive: to confess | to confess to an offense
Examples
The suspect decided to confess to the crime during the police interrogation.
The witness 's decision to confess to their involvement in the incident provided crucial information to the investigation.
02
to admit something, especially when it makes you feel uncomfortable or guilty
Transitive: to confess that | to confess to sth
Examples
She confessed that she had broken the vase by accident.
I had to confess that I forgot about our meeting.
03
to admit one's faults and sins in front of a priest
Transitive: to confess one's sins
Examples
The priest listened patiently as she began to confess her struggles.
She felt a sense of relief after choosing to confess her sins.
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