Definitions
- Acknowledging or accepting the truth of something. - Confessing to a wrongdoing or mistake. - Granting access or permission to someone or something.
- Admitting to a wrongdoing or mistake. - Disclosing a secret or personal information. - Expressing one's feelings or beliefs, often in a religious context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve admitting to something.
- 2Both can refer to acknowledging a wrongdoing or mistake.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Admits is broader and can refer to granting access or permission, while confess is more specific to admitting to a wrongdoing or disclosing personal information.
- 2Intention: Admits can be neutral or positive, while confess often implies guilt or wrongdoing.
- 3Context: Admits is more commonly used in everyday language, while confess is often associated with religious or legal contexts.
- 4Emphasis: Admits emphasizes acceptance of the truth, while confess emphasizes disclosure of personal information or wrongdoing.
- 5Connotation: Admits is neutral or positive, while confess can have negative connotations.
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Remember this!
Admits and confess are synonyms that both involve admitting to something. However, admits is broader and can refer to granting access or permission, while confess is more specific to admitting to a wrongdoing or disclosing personal information. Additionally, admits can be neutral or positive, while confess often implies guilt or wrongdoing.
