Admit: meaning, definitions and examples

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admit

 

[ ədˈmɪt ]

Context #1 | Verb

in a formal or public setting

Confess to be true or to be the case. Acknowledge something reluctantly, typically because one feels slightly ashamed or embarrassed.

Synonyms

acknowledge, confess, own up to

Examples of usage

  • He admitted his guilt in court.
  • She admitted that she was wrong.
Context #2 | Verb

in a hospital or institution

Allow someone to enter a place. Admit someone as a patient to a hospital or clinic.

Synonyms

accept, receive, take in

Examples of usage

  • The nurse admitted the patient to the hospital.
  • The doctor admitted him for further tests.
Context #3 | Verb

admitting someone to a club or organization

Allow someone to enter a place or join an organization. Admit someone into a group, club, or organization.

Synonyms

allow in, let in, welcome

Examples of usage

  • They admitted her to the exclusive club.
  • He was admitted as a member of the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "admit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 admitir

🇮🇳 स्वीकार करना (svīkār karnā)

🇩🇪 zugeben

🇮🇩 mengakui

🇺🇦 визнати

🇵🇱 przyznać

🇯🇵 認める (mitomeru)

🇫🇷 admettre

🇪🇸 admitir

🇹🇷 kabul etmek

🇰🇷 인정하다 (injeonghada)

🇸🇦 يعترف (yaʿtarif)

🇨🇿 přiznat

🇸🇰 priznať

🇨🇳 承认 (chéngrèn)

🇸🇮 priznati

🇮🇸 viðurkenna

🇰🇿 мойындау

🇬🇪 აღიარება (aghiareba)

🇦🇿 etiraf etmək

🇲🇽 admitir

Etymology

The word 'admit' originated from the Latin word 'admittere', which means 'to allow to enter'. Over time, the meaning of 'admit' has evolved to include confessing or acknowledging something. The word has been in use in English since the 14th century.

See also: ado, adware.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,531, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.