confess
/kənˈfɛs/verb
Elementary
1
To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
2
To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
3
To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
4
To hear or receive such a confession of sins from.
5
To disclose or reveal.
6
To profess one's love.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing