English · Common Verbs
admit
/ədˈmɪt/
[/ədˈmɪt/]
confess; let in
Intermediateverb
Definition
To agree that something is true, often unwillingly, or to allow entry.
Example
He was finally willing to admit that he had made a serious mistake at work.
He was finally willing to admit that he had made a serious mistake at work.
Etymology
From Latin 'admittere' (to let in), from 'ad-' and 'mittere' (to send).
How & Where It’s Used
Used both for confessing and for allowing someone to enter.