admit (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪt/

Definition

To agree that something is true, often unwillingly. To say that you did something wrong.

Examples

• He had to admit that he had made a mistake.

• The police made the suspect admit to the crime.

• I must admit, this is a delicious cake.

How to Use admit

admit to something (prepositional phrase)

To confess to doing something wrong. — "She admitted to cheating on the test."

admit that (collocation)

To agree that a statement is true. — "I admit that I was wrong."

admit doing something (collocation)

To confess to having done something. — "He admitted stealing the money."

Synonyms of admit

Words with a similar meaning to admit:

• allow
• confess
• acknowledge
• concede

Antonyms of admit

Words with the opposite meaning to admit:

• deny
• refuse

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