Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪt/
noun an acknowledgment or confession
A1 I admit that I made a mistake.
A2 She finally admitted her feelings for him.
B1 The suspect's admission of guilt was crucial in solving the case.
B2 His admission to the prestigious university was a dream come true.
C1 The politician's admission of wrongdoing shocked the public.
C2 The scientist's admission of uncertainty in his research findings was refreshing.
verb to confess or acknowledge something as true or valid
A1 I admit that I made a mistake.
A2 She finally admitted to being wrong.
B1 He admitted to not studying for the exam.
B2 The suspect admitted to committing the crime.
C1 The CEO admitted to misleading the investors.
C2 After much pressure, the politician finally admitted to his involvement in the scandal.
formal I must admit that the new policy has proven to be quite effective.
informal Okay, I'll admit it - I actually enjoyed the movie.
slang I ain't gonna admit to nothing without my lawyer present.
figurative Sometimes it's hard to admit when you're wrong, but it's important for personal growth.
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