English / word
admit
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to say that something is true; also to allow someone to enter a place or institution
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
To confess or acknowledge something as true; to allow entry.
In context
01
I admit that I forgot the keys.
02
The college will admit new students in January.
Synonyms
confess,acknowledge,accept
Antonyms
deny,reject,refuse
Collocations
admit a mistake,admit guilt,admit defeat
Verb forms
Past: admitted · Past participle: admitted · -ing: admitting