Pronunciation

/adˈmɪt/

Definitions

• Verb:

  • Noun: The act of acknowledging or accepting something, typically an admission of guilt or fault. For example: “She admitted her mistake.”
  • Verb: To allow (someone) entry or access, especially to a place or institution. For example: “The school admits students based on their grades.”
  • Verb: To recognize or accept the truth or existence of (a fact or idea). For example: “They admitted the need for change.”

• Adjective: Given or expressing permission to enter or be present. For example: “An open admission policy.”

Phrases

• “Admit defeat” means to acknowledge that one has lost.
• “Admit oneself to a hospital” is the act of being allowed to enter a healthcare facility.
• “Admission ticket” refers to a ticket granting entry to an event or venue.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After careful consideration, he admitted his responsibility for the accident.”
• Noun: “The student was given a conditional admission to the university.”
• Adjective: “The park has an open-admission policy for children.”

Synonyms

• Acknowledge
• Recognize
• Concede
• Admit to
• Permit
• Grant access

Antonyms

• Deny
• Refuse
• Denounce
• Disclaim
• Negate