Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪt ʌv/

Definitions of admit of

verb to allow or make possible

Example Sentences

A1 I admit of my mistake and apologize for it.

A2 The situation admits of no other solution.

B1 The rules admit of some flexibility in certain cases.

B2 The evidence admits of multiple interpretations.

C1 The theory admits of further research and experimentation.

C2 The complexity of the issue admits of no simple answers.

preposition to allow for the possibility of

Example Sentences

A1 I admit of making mistakes sometimes.

A2 She admitted of not knowing the answer.

B1 The situation admits of no other solution.

B2 The evidence admits of no doubt.

C1 The complexity of the issue admits of multiple interpretations.

C2 His actions admit of no excuse.

Examples of admit of in a Sentence

formal The complex nature of the issue does not admit of a simple solution.

informal I don't think this situation will admit of an easy fix.

slang This problem doesn't admit of a quick and dirty solution.

figurative His pride would not admit of him asking for help.

Grammatical Forms of admit of

past tense

admitted of

plural

admit of

comparative

more admit of

superlative

most admit of

present tense

admit of

future tense

will admit of

perfect tense

have admitted of

continuous tense

is admitting of

singular

admits of

positive degree

admit of

infinitive

to admit of

gerund

admitting of

participle

admitted of

Origin and Evolution of admit of

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'admit of' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French admettre, from Latin admittere, meaning 'to allow or permit'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'admit of' has evolved to mean 'to allow or make possible', indicating a shift in usage towards a more permissive connotation.