own up (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊn ˈʌp/

Definition

To admit that you have done something wrong or embarrassing.

Examples

• He finally owned up to stealing the cookies.

• She refused to own up to her part in the plan.

• It's time to own up to your responsibilities.

How to Use own up

own up to (prepositional phrase)

To admit responsibility for something. — "She finally owned up to breaking the window."

Synonyms of own up

Words with a similar meaning to own up:

• admit
• confess
• acknowledge
• fess up

Antonyms of own up

Words with the opposite meaning to own up:

• deny
• conceal

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