Definition and meaning of English word "admit"
admit
/ədˈmɪt/
Meaning
VerbTo allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration.
How to use
The verb 'admit' can be used in formal and informal contexts to acknowledge or confess something. A common learner mistake is confusing 'admit' with 'admit to', where 'admit to' is used with a gerund or a noun phrase. For example, 'She admitted to stealing the money.'
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admit
Example
I admit mistake.
He admits fault.
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Common phrases
- admit to— to confess or acknowledge something
- admit defeat— to acknowledge that one has lost
- admit someone— to allow someone to enter
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Frequency rank: #499 in English
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What does the English word "admit" mean?▼
The English word "admit" means "admit" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "I admit mistake." (which translates as "admit").
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