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confess

US /kənˈfes/
UK /kənˈfes/
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Kata Kerja

1.

mengaku, mengakui

admit or acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one is caught in a compromising situation.

Contoh:
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He had to confess that he had cheated on the exam.
Dia terpaksa mengaku bahawa dia telah menipu dalam peperiksaan.
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She finally confessed her love for him.
Dia akhirnya mengaku cintanya kepadanya.
2.

mengaku dosa, berpengakuan

(in Christian churches) declare one's sins to a priest.

Contoh:
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Many Catholics confess their sins regularly.
Ramai penganut Katolik mengaku dosa mereka secara berkala.
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She went to the church to confess.
Dia pergi ke gereja untuk mengaku dosa.