confidev. i.[L. confidere; con- + fidere to trust. See Faith, and cf. Affiance.] To put faith (in); to repose confidence; to trust; -- usually followed by in; as, the prince confides in his ministers.()By thy command I rise or fall,
In thy protection I confide. (Byron.)Judge before friendships, then confide till death. (Young.)v. t. To intrust; to give in charge; to commit to one's keeping; -- followed by to.()Congress may . . . confide to the Circuit jurisdiction of all offenses against the United States. (Story.)