admitted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪtɪd/

Definition

To confess to having committed a crime or done something wrong.

Examples

• He admitted his guilt under questioning.

• She admitted to lying about her age.

• The company admitted to violating environmental regulations.

How to Use admitted

admit to doing something (prepositional phrase)

To confess to having performed an action. — "He admitted to cheating on the exam."

admit that (collocation)

To confess that a particular statement or fact is true. — "She admitted that she had made a mistake."

admit of (prepositional phrase)

To allow for the possibility of something (often used in negative contexts). — "This situation does not admit of easy solutions."

be admitted to (prepositional phrase)

To be allowed entry into a place or institution. — "The patient was admitted to the hospital yesterday."

Synonyms of admitted

Words with a similar meaning to admitted:

• confessed
• acknowledged
• owned up
• avowed

Antonyms of admitted

Words with the opposite meaning to admitted:

• denied
• refuted

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