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UK/["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/US/["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning 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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Opposites of 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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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.