/kənˈfeʃən/
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Meaning
Telling the truth about something wrong or secret that you did.
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Word origin
From Latin confiteri, to admit fully, from con, fully, and fateri, to acknowledge.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- confiteri
- English cognates
- confess, profess
Grammar
Examples
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He told the police the truth about the crime he did.
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"I have a confession to make" is a common way to admit something.
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"Confession" is the noun; the verb is "confess".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 11: confession, construction, frankly and 7 more words.