Meaning & Definition of word "Admit"

Admit

ədˈmɪt

1. to confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.
- Example: She admitted to making a mistake during the meeting.
2. to allow someone to enter a place.
- Example: The new policy will admit more students into the program.
3. to acknowledge the existence or reality of something.
- Example: He admitted that the problem was more complicated than he initially thought.
4. to permit someone to be part of something, such as a group or organization.
- Example: They only admit members who have paid their dues.
5. to imply or suggest the possibility of something.
- Example: Her silence seemed to admit that she was aware of the issue.

●From Latin 'admittere', meaning 'to send to' or 'to allow to enter'.

admit defeat:

To concede that one has lost or failed.

admit to hospital:

To formally accept someone into a hospital for treatment.

admission:

The process or fact of being allowed to enter somewhere.

admissible:

Worthy to be accepted or allowed.

Meaning: To come clean about something.

● Example Sentence: Just admit it, you were wrong!

Meaning: To acknowledge a crush or feeling.

● Example Sentence: He finally admitted he had a crush on her.