admit

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

To confess or acknowledge something as true; to allow entry.

Example Sentences

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

He admitted that he had made a mistake.

Example Expressions

admit defeat

Synonyms

confess, acknowledge, accept, allow, grant

Entry 1

confess, acknowledge, accept, allow

Entry 2

confess, acknowledge, accept, allow, grant

Antonyms

deny, reject, refuse, exclude

Entry 1

deny, reject, refuse, exclude

Entry 2

deny, refuse, reject

Collocations

admit mistake, admit guilt, admit defeat, readily admit, admit truth, admit into

Entry 1

admit mistake, admit guilt, admit defeat, readily admit

Entry 2

admit mistake, admit defeat, admit truth, admit into