admit

[ədˈmɪt]

admit Definition

• 1. to confess or acknowledge something to be true or to be the case
• 2. to allow someone to enter a place or become a member of a group
• 3. to accept or acknowledge the existence or truth of something

Using admit: Examples

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

• Example

  He admitted his mistake and apologized.

• Example

  The bouncer wouldn't admit him into the club.

• Example

  The evidence admits of only one interpretation.

• Example

  The school admits students from all over the world.

admit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for admit

• confess
• acknowledge
• grant
• accept
• allow

Antonyms for admit

• deny
• refuse
• reject

Phrases with admit

• admit defeat

  to acknowledge that one has been beaten or has failed in achieving one's goal

  Example

  After hours of trying, he finally had to admit defeat and call a professional to fix the problem.

• admit to

  to confess or acknowledge something to be true or to be the case

  Example

  She finally admitted to stealing the money.

• admit of

  to allow or leave room for; to be capable of

  Example

  The situation admits of no delay.

Origins of admit

from Latin 'admittere', meaning 'allow entrance'

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Summary: admit in Brief

To 'admit' [ədˈmɪt] is to confess or acknowledge something to be true, allow someone to enter a place or become a member of a group, or accept or acknowledge the existence or truth of something. Examples include 'He admitted his mistake and apologized,' and 'The school admits students from all over the world.' Phrases like 'admit defeat' and 'admit to' use 'admit' to denote confessing or acknowledging, while 'admit of' means to allow or leave room for.