Cool MateMeaning of Admit
In simple words: To say that something is true, especially something you want to keep secret.
Admit in a sentence
- She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision.
- Can you admit your mistake and apologize?
- He admitted to breaking the window during the game.
- The university will admit a number of new students this fall.
- Only members are admitted to the exclusive club.
How to use Admit
Use in contexts where someone is confessing or acknowledging something. It's suitable in both personal and formal scenarios. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler words might suffice.
Grammar pattern
admit + object
Memory hint
Think of 'admit' as 'a-mit' — imagine a person finally 'mit' — admitting a secret.
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Collocations with Admit
Synonyms for Admit
Common mistakes with Admit
- Confused with 'admit' vs 'accept' - they have different meanings.
- Using 'admit' without an object, e.g., saying 'I admit' without specifying what.
- Incorrectly using 'admit to' with a noun, instead of 'admit' with a clause.
Compare Admit with Acknowledge, Confess, Recognize, Accept, Affirm
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Admit in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يعترف
أن تقول إن شيئًا ما صحيح، خاصة شيئًا تريد الاحتفاظ به سراً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্বীকার করা
কোনো কিছু সত্যি বলে স্বীকার করা, বিশেষ করে এমন কিছু যা আপনি গোপন রাখতে চান।
- GermanDeutsch
Zugeben, Einlass gewähren
Sagen, dass etwas wahr ist, besonders etwas, das man geheim halten möchte.
- SpanishEspañol
Admitir
Decir que algo es verdad, especialmente algo que quieres mantener en secreto.
- Persianفارسی
قبول کردن، اعتراف کردن
گفتن اینکه چیزی درست است، مخصوصاً چیزی که میخواهید مخفی نگه دارید.
- FrenchFrançais
Admettre, Reconnaître
Dire que quelque chose est vrai, surtout quelque chose que l'on voudrait garder secret.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मानना, स्वीकार करना
यह कहना कि कुछ सच है, खासकर कुछ ऐसा जिसे आप गुप्त रखना चाहते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Ammettere, Riconoscere
Dire che qualcosa è vero, specialmente qualcosa che si vuole tenere segreto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Admitir, Aceitar
Dizer que algo é verdade, especialmente algo que você quer manter em segredo.
- RussianРусский
Признать, Допустить
Сказать, что что-то правда, особенно то, что вы хотите сохранить в секрете.
- Urduاردو
تسلیم ہونا، مان لینا
یہ کہنا کہ کوئی بات سچ ہے، خاص طور پر وہ بات جو آپ چھپانا چاہتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
承认
说某事是真的，尤其是你想保密的事情。
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Frequently asked questions about Admit
What does Admit mean?
To say that something is true, especially something you want to keep secret.
What is the definition of Admit?
to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
How do you use Admit in a sentence?
She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision.
Can you give another example of Admit?
Can you admit your mistake and apologize?
What are synonyms for Admit?
Common alternatives include acknowledge, confess, recognize, accept, affirm.
What is the opposite of Admit?
Opposite meanings include deny, refuse.
What words go with Admit?
It commonly pairs with freely, readily, frankly, be forced to, have to, must, to, I don’t mind admitting, freely, readily, frankly, be forced to, have to, must, to, I don’t mind admitting.
What are common mistakes when using Admit?
Confused with 'admit' vs 'accept' - they have different meanings. Using 'admit' without an object, e.g., saying 'I admit' without specifying what. Incorrectly using 'admit to' with a noun, instead of 'admit' with a clause.
How do you pronounce Admit?
US: /["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Admit?
Use in contexts where someone is confessing or acknowledging something. It's suitable in both personal and formal scenarios. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler words might suffice.
What CEFR level is Admit?
"Admit" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.