Confesses
/kənˈfɛsɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of confess, meaning to admit or acknowledge, especially in a legal or formal setting, such as admitting guilt or liability.
The defendant confesses to the allegations stated in the indictment.
Forms
- confess
- confessed
- confessing
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Commentary
As a third-person singular present verb form, 'confesses' directs users to the base verb 'confess' for full legal definitions and nuances.
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