Admitting: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
admitting
[ ษdหmษชtษชล ]
acknowledging truth
Admitting refers to the act of acknowledging or accepting the truth of something, often reluctantly. It can involve recognizing a mistake, a fault, or a fact about oneself or a situation. People may admit to wrongdoings, feelings, or thoughts in various circumstances, often as a means of fostering openness or honesty. The process of admitting can lead to personal growth and improved relationships, as it usually requires vulnerability.
Synonyms
accept, acknowledge, confess, recognize
Examples of usage
- He is admitting his mistakes to his boss.
- She finally admitted that she was wrong.
- They admitted their feelings for each other.
- Admitting defeat can sometimes be the bravest choice.
Translations
Translations of the word "admitting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น admitindo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅเคเฅเคคเคฟ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zugeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengakui
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะทะฝะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ przyznawanie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท admettant
๐ช๐ธ admitiendo
๐น๐ท kabul etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ ํ๋ ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงุนุชุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pลiznรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ priznรกvanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟ่ฎค
๐ธ๐ฎ priznavanje
๐ฎ๐ธ viรฐurkenna
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑัะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษbul etmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ admitiendo
Etymology
The word 'admitting' is derived from the Latin word 'admittere', which means 'to send to' or 'to allow in'. The roots of the word can be traced back to 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send'. Over time, 'admittere' evolved into the Old French 'admettre' before entering the English language as 'admit' in the late Middle Ages. The use of 'admit' in English has expanded over the centuries, encompassing not only physical entry but also the acceptance of truths and realities. Its contemporary usage embraces both formal admissions in legal and educational contexts, as well as informal acknowledgments in everyday conversations.