Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

admit

verb
/ədˈmɪt/
Definition
To allow someone to enter a place or to acknowledge the truth of something.
Examples
  • She did not want to admit that she was wrong.
  • He was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
  • They admitted their mistake and apologized.
Meaning
To confess or acknowledge something, often reluctantly.
Synonyms
  • Confess
  • Allow
  • Accept
  • Validate
  • Recognize