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."
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