Own Up

Synonyms of own up

• admit
• acknowledge
• confess
• fess up

Antonyms of own up

• deny
• conceal
• disclaim
• repudiate

Collocations of own up

mistake

Frequency: 70 %

He finally owned up to his mistake and apologized.

responsibility

Frequency: 60 %

It's time for you to own up to your responsibility and take action.

fault

Frequency: 50 %

She had to own up to her fault in the argument.

truth

Frequency: 45 %

He couldn't keep lying and had to own up to the truth.

consequences

Frequency: 35 %

She knew she had to own up to the consequences of her actions.

Idiomatic Expressions for own up

• Phrase: Own up to one's responsibilities
  Meaning: To accept and take responsibility for one's duties or obligations.
  Usage: It's time for you to own up to your responsibilities and start contributing to the team.