Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪt dɪˈfit/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I had to admit defeat in the game of chess.
A2 She refused to admit defeat and kept trying until she succeeded.
B1 Admitting defeat is not easy, but sometimes it is necessary to move on.
B2 After several failed attempts, he finally had to admit defeat and seek help.
C1 The general's decision to admit defeat saved many lives on both sides of the conflict.
C2 Despite his pride, he knew when to admit defeat and gracefully accept the outcome.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 I admit defeat in the game.
A2 She finally admitted defeat and stopped arguing.
B1 After several failed attempts, he had to admit defeat and ask for help.
B2 Despite his best efforts, he had to admit defeat and accept that he couldn't solve the problem on his own.
C1 The team captain had to admit defeat and acknowledge that they were outmatched by the opponents.
C2 Even the most stubborn of competitors eventually have to admit defeat and recognize when they have been beaten.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I admit defeat in chess against my little brother.
A2 She had to admit defeat and accept that she had made a mistake.
B1 After hours of trying to fix the computer, he finally had to admit defeat and call a professional.
B2 Despite his best efforts, he had to admit defeat and acknowledge that he couldn't complete the project on time.
C1 The team captain had to admit defeat and accept that they were not going to win the championship this year.
C2 Even though he was known for his stubbornness, he eventually had to admit defeat and apologize for his actions.
formal After realizing he could not win the argument, he had to admit defeat.
informal She finally had to throw in the towel and admit defeat.
slang He had to eat humble pie and admit defeat in the end.
figurative Sometimes you just have to wave the white flag and admit defeat.
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