Admitted: meaning, definitions and examples
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admitted
[ ədˈmɪtɪd ]
formal
To confess to be true or to be the case; acknowledge the existence or reality of.
Synonyms
acknowledge, confess, confide, own up to
Examples of usage
- He admitted his mistake.
- She finally admitted that she was wrong.
- The suspect admitted to committing the crime.
informal
To allow someone to enter a place or become a member of an institution.
Synonyms
allow in, grant entrance to, let in
Examples of usage
- She was admitted to the university.
- The bouncer admitted him into the club.
Translations
Translations of the word "admitted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 admitido
🇮🇳 स्वीकार किया गया
🇩🇪 zugelassen
🇮🇩 diterima
🇺🇦 прийнято
🇵🇱 przyjęty
🇯🇵 認められた (mitomerareta)
🇫🇷 admis
🇪🇸 admitido
🇹🇷 kabul edildi
🇰🇷 인정된 (injeongdoen)
🇸🇦 مقبول (maqbul)
🇨🇿 přijatý
🇸🇰 prijatý
🇨🇳 被接受 (bèi jiēshòu)
🇸🇮 sprejet
🇮🇸 samþykkt
🇰🇿 қабылданған
🇬🇪 დამტკიცებული (damtkitsebuli)
🇦🇿 qəbul edilmiş
🇲🇽 admitido
Word origin
The word 'admitted' originated from the Latin word 'admittere', which means 'to allow to enter'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include confessing or acknowledging something. The term has been used in various contexts, from legal proceedings to everyday conversations, to express acceptance or permission.
See also: admissible, admission, admissions, admittance, admittedly, admittingly, unadmitted.