Definition and meaning of English word "admit"
admit
/ədˈmɪt/
Meaning
VerbTo confess or acknowledge, often reluctantly, that something is true or that one has done something, especially something regrettable.
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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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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