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Confessed

/kənˈfɛst/ · verb

Meaning

simple past and past participle of confess.

Definitions by Sense

  1. simple past and past participle of confess
  2. Which one admits or avows.

Example Sentences

I saw you thought me foolish, and I knew that mamma and papa's plans could not be altered to please my fancy, and that my confessed distaste to them would give pain to both: therefore, I concealed my dislike, […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does confessed mean?

Confessed means simple past and past participle of confess.

What is a synonym for confessed?

Common synonyms include conceded, admitted, self-confessed.

What is the opposite of confessed?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use confessed in a sentence?

I saw you thought me foolish, and I knew that mamma and papa's plans could not be altered to please my fancy, and that my confessed distaste to them would give pain to both: therefore, I concealed my dislike, […]

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