admits

[ədˈmɪts]

admits Definition

confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.

Using admits: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "admits" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He admits that he was wrong.

  • Example

    She admits to being nervous about the interview.

  • Example

    The company admits that it made a mistake.

admits Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with admits

  • acknowledge that one has been beaten in a contest or struggle

    Example

    After hours of arguing, he finally admitted defeat.

  • confess to having done something wrong or illegal

    Example

    He finally admitted to stealing the money.

  • allow someone to enter a place or group

    Example

    The bouncer refused to admit him into the club.

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Summary: admits in Brief

'Admits' [ədˈmɪts] means to confess or acknowledge something to be true, often with reluctance. It is commonly used in phrases like 'admit defeat,' 'admit to doing something,' and 'admit someone into something.' Synonyms include 'acknowledge,' 'confess,' 'allow,' and 'grant.'