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ad·mit

admit

 
 
pronunciation:
d mIt
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: admits, admitting, admitted
definition 1: to grant entry.
The university admits students from countries all over the world.This ticket admits you to the Saturday performance only.
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synonyms:
induct, let in
antonyms:
bar, debar, discharge, eject, exclude, expel, reject
similar words:
accept, allow, embrace, include, install, receive, take
definition 2: to confess.
He admitted that he tried to cheat on the exam.[verb + (that) + clause ] She admitted that she had been in love with him since they met.[verb + (that) + clause ] The boys finally admitted breaking the window.[verb + gerund ]
synonyms:
avow, confess, own up to
antonyms:
deny, disavow
similar words:
acknowledge, disclose, divulge, profess, reveal
definition 3: to accept or allow as valid; concede.
All right, I admit your point on this occasion.
synonyms:
allow, concede, grant
antonyms:
deny, disallow, gainsay
similar words:
accede, accept, acknowledge, agree, recognize, yield
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to confess to a particular offense or blunder.
Although the old man admitted to the crime, the police were not convinced that he could have done it.I admit to forgetting our anniversary sometimes, but I've never forgotten your birthday.
synonyms:
confess
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