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Definition admit in British English

admit verb

verb
/ədˈmɪt/
1

to agree that something is true, especially when you are unhappy, sorry, or surprised about it

Example

Clarke admitted his disappointment at the court's decision, but said he would fight on.

Example

'I can't sing at all,' he admitted.

Example

Rachel admits that she had a hard time understanding the assignment.

Example

I reluctantly admitted to being nervous about the test.

Example

He is unwilling to admit being jealous of his brother.

Example

It was a good effort, I've got to admit.

Synonyms and related words
admit grant concede
1.1

to say that you have done something wrong or illegal

Example

She admitted two charges of handling stolen goods.

Example

She freely admits that she made mistakes.

Example

In court he admitted to lying about the accident.

Example

Davis admitted causing death by careless driving.

Synonyms and related words
admit confess own up
2

to take someone into hospital for medical treatment

Example

After collapsing, she was rushed to hospital, where she was admitted.

Example

They admitted John to the psychiatric unit of the Royal Covenant Hospital.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
3

to allow someone to enter a place, especially a public place such as a theatre or museum

Example

Latecomers will not be admitted until the interval.

Example

A group ticket admits six people to the zoo and museum.

Synonyms and related words
let in let into readmit
3.1

to allow someone to become a member of an organization

Example

The Stock Exchange will admit six firms as new members.

Example

The Baltic States were admitted to the United Nations in 1991.

Synonyms and related words
accept admission admit
Definition admit in British English