Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
confess-to
verb phrase
/kənˈfɛs tu/
Definition
To admit to doing something that one is guilty of, often involving a wrongdoing or a mistake.
Examples
- She decided to confess to the mistake she made at work.
- After much deliberation, he chose to confess to the crime he committed.
- The student confessed to cheating on the test.
Meaning
The act of acknowledging or declaring one’s involvement in a particular action, typically one that is considered wrong or shameful.
Synonyms
- admit
- acknowledge
- proclaim
- declare
