confides

verb

Definition of confidesnext
present tense third-person singular of confide
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another the local SPCA was looking for homes for a number of exotic animals confided to its care

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  1. leaves
  2. gives
  3. recommends
Verb
  • The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • His book, Phenomenal Phone Calls, gives readers his gritty guide to closing big money deals over the phone.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of gives
Verb
  • The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of recommends
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confidently

confides

confiding

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