admit
word
/ədˈmɪt/
uhd-MIT
/ɐdmˈɪt/
uhd-MIT
Definition
To say that something is true, especially when it is difficult or embarrassing to say. It can also mean to allow someone to enter a place or to accept someone into a school, hospital, or organization.
Usage & Nuances
'Admit' is common in formal and everyday English. Main patterns: 'admit doing something', 'admit that...' and 'be admitted to/into' a place or institution. Don't confuse it with only 'confess'—'admit' can be less dramatic and is also used for entry or acceptance.
Spanish: admitir - confesar - dejar entrarPortuguese (BR): admitir - confessar - deixar entrarPortuguese (PT): admitir - confessar - deixar entrarChinese (Simplified): 承认 - 准许进入 - 录取Chinese (Traditional): 承認 - 準許進入 - 錄取Hindi: स्वीकार करना - मान लेना - प्रवेश देनाArabic: يعترف - يقرّ - يسمح بالدخولBengali: স্বীকার করা - প্রবেশ করতে দেওয়াRussian: признавать - допускать (пускать)Japanese: 認める - 入れるVietnamese: thừa nhận - cho vàoKorean: 인정하다 - 입장시키다Turkish: kabul etmek - içeri almakUrdu: ماننا - داخل ہونے دیناIndonesian: mengakui - mengizinkan masuk
Example Sentences
He admitted that he was wrong.
basic
Only staff members are admitted into this room.
basic
She was admitted to the university last year.
basic
I hate to admit it, but you were right.
natural
She finally admitted breaking the vase.
natural
They wouldn't admit anyone after midnight.
natural