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How to pronounce “confess

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Pronunciation guide for confess

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of confess with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why Daylight Is the Secret to Great SleepAnd I have to confess that usually
Definition summary
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

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How to pronounce confess

Why Daylight Is the Secret to Great Sleep

And I have to confess that usually

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “confess

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
  • (transitive) To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
  • (religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
  • (transitive, religion) To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.
  • (transitive) To disclose or reveal.
  • (intransitive, chiefly in the context of Japanese media) To profess one's love.

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