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admit BrE / ədˈmɪt /  NAmE / ədˈmɪt / Native audio playback is not supported. admit(verb)BrE / ədˈmɪt /  NAmE / ədˈmɪt / to agree, often unwillingly, that something is truesynonym confesshttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/confessIt was a stupid thing to do, I admit.‘I'm very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly.Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes.She admits to being strict with her children.He admitted all his mistakes.She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth.Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do something) and let someone else try?Admit it! You were terrified!They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn.You must admit that it all sounds very strange.I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult.It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly.The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake.to say that you have done something wrong or illegalsynonym confesshttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/confessHe refused to admit to the other charges.She admitted to having stolen the car.She admitted theft.He refused to admit his guilt.She admitted having driven the car without insurance.It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.They recognized the need to take the problem seriously.He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties.She was reluctant to confess her ignorance.to allow somebody/something to enter a placeEach ticket admits one adult.You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started.The narrow windows admit little light into the room.to allow somebody to become a member of a club, a school or an organizationSee related entries: Teaching and learninghttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/teaching_and_learning/admit_3The society admits all US citizens over 21.Women were only admitted into the club last year.to take somebody to a hospital, or other institution where they can receive special careTwo crash victims were admitted to the local hospital.Extra ExamplesYou will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started.He admitted to feeling a bit tired.He freely admitted that he had taken bribes.He had caused her more pain than she cared to admit.He was honest enough to admit his mistake in the end.I hate to admit it, but I think he is right.I must admit that the results were disappointing.I was scared and I don’t mind admitting it.In the end he’d done a good job, Carol admitted grudgingly.She dared not admit her fear.She would be the first to admit that she is very difficult to work with.Some admit privately that unemployment could continue to rise.‘I’m very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly.Don’t be afraid to admit (to) your mistakes.I couldn’t admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult.It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly.She refused to admit to the other charges.The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake.The hospital has admitted liability for the accident.Why don’t you just admit defeat?You must admit that it all sounds very strange.Verb Formspresent simple I / you / we / they admithe / she / it admitspast simple admittedpast participle admitted-ing form admittingWord Originlate Middle English: from Latin admittere, from ad- ‘to’ + mittere ‘send’.

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(verb) it was a stupid thing to do, i admit.‘i'm very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly.don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes.she admits to being strict with her children. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=admit This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	admit
WordType	(verb)
Phonetic	BrE / ədˈmɪt / NAmE / ədˈmɪt /
Example	it was a stupid thing to do, i admit. ‘i'm very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly. don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. she admits to being strict with her children.
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=admit
Content	admit (verb)BrE / ədˈmɪt / NAmE / ədˈmɪt / to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true synonym confess https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/confess It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. ‘I'm very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly. Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. She admits to being strict with her children. He admitted all his mistakes. She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do something) and let someone else try? Admit it! You were terrified! They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. You must admit that it all sounds very strange. I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. to say that you have done something wrong or illegal synonym confess https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/confess He refused to admit to the other charges. She admitted to having stolen the car. She admitted theft. He refused to admit his guilt. She admitted having driven the car without insurance. It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties. She was reluctant to confess her ignorance. to allow somebody/something to enter a place Each ticket admits one adult. You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. The narrow windows admit little light into the room. to allow somebody to become a member of a club, a school or an organization See related entries: Teaching and learning https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/teaching_and_learning/admit_3 The society admits all US citizens over 21. Women were only admitted into the club last year. to take somebody to a hospital, or other institution where they can receive special care Two crash victims were admitted to the local hospital. Extra Examples You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. He admitted to feeling a bit tired. He freely admitted that he had taken bribes. He had caused her more pain than she cared to admit. He was honest enough to admit his mistake in the end. I hate to admit it, but I think he is right. I must admit that the results were disappointing. I was scared and I don’t mind admitting it. In the end he’d done a good job, Carol admitted grudgingly. She dared not admit her fear. She would be the first to admit that she is very difficult to work with. Some admit privately that unemployment could continue to rise. ‘I’m very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly. Don’t be afraid to admit (to) your mistakes. I couldn’t admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. She refused to admit to the other charges. The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. The hospital has admitted liability for the accident. Why don’t you just admit defeat? You must admit that it all sounds very strange. Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they admit he / she / it admits past simple admitted past participle admitted -ing form admitting Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin admittere, from ad- ‘to’ + mittere ‘send’.
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