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Britannica Dictionary definition of ADMIT
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1
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to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)
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see also admit to (below)
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He admitted (to me) that he didn't know the answer.
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You know you're wrong. Why don't you admit it? [=why don't you say that you're wrong?]
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You know you're wrong! Admit it!
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He finally admitted his mistake. [=he stopped denying that he had made a mistake]
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I hate to admit it, but he's right.
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He admitted his guilt. = He admitted that he was guilty. = He admitted being guilty.
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I didn't think I'd like the movie, but I have to admit that it was good. = The movie was good, I have to admit (it). = The movie was good, I must admit.
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She has refused to admit defeat. [=to admit that she has been defeated]
2
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to let in (someone or something): such as
a
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to allow (someone) to enter a place
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This ticket admits one person.
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He admitted them into his office.
b
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to allow (someone) to join a club, group, etc.
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They refused to admit her to/into the club.
c
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to accept (someone) as a patient in a hospital
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The patient was very sick when she was admitted to the hospital.
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He was admitted last night for chest pains.
d
law
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to allow (something) to be considered as evidence in a legal case
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The judge decided to admit the evidence.
admit of
[phrasal verb]
admit of (something)
formal
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to allow or permit (something, such as an answer or solution)
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a question that admits of two possible answers
admit to
[phrasal verb]
admit to (something)
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to admit (something)
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to acknowledge the truth or existence of (something)
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see also admit 1 (above)
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He reluctantly admitted to knowing her. [=he admitted knowing her]
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He admitted to his guilt. = He admitted to being guilty.
— admitted
adjective, always used before a noun-
He is an admitted liar. [=he has admitted that he lied]
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The movie was a success. Admittedly, it cost much more than expected. [=I admit that it cost much more than expected]
