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admit
/ədˈmɪt/
confess
She finally admitted that she was wrong.
She acknowledged the truth.
formalinformal
To acknowledge something as true or correct.
He admitted his mistake.
He acknowledged that he was wrong.
The company admitted that the product had a defect.
The company acknowledged the flaw.
Often followed by a clause introduced by "that" or by "to" + verb.
formalinformal
To allow someone to enter a place or join a group.
The guard admitted the visitors after checking their IDs.
The guard let the visitors in after verification.
Only members are admitted to the club.
Only members are allowed entry to the club.
Common collocations: admit to, admit entry, admit a patient.
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Word Origin
From Latin *admittere* ‘send in, let in’, formed from *ad-* ‘to’ + *mittere* ‘send’. The verb entered Middle English in the 14th century.
Usage Notes
When meaning ‘acknowledge’, use a clause (admit that…) or ‘admit to’ + noun/verb. When meaning ‘let in’, use ‘admit’ + object (admit guests).
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