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admit

[ədˈmɪt]

admit Definition

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

Antonyms for admit

Phrases with admit

  • 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.

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

    Example

    She finally admitted to stealing the money.

  • 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.

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