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."
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