admit

US /ædˈmɪt/

UK /əd'mɪt/

A2

verb

  • To acknowledge that something is true or right
  • To allow someone to enter
  • To go to hospital for a few days
  • To agree that you did something bad; to own up

Examples

He admitted to feeling a bit tired.

He was honest enough to admit his mistake. She would be the first to admit that she is very difficult to work with. She dared not admit her fear.