Word ADMIT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

admit

🇺🇸 [ədˈmɪt]

Meanings

To acknowledge or accept the truth or existence of something, often reluctantly or after hesitation. Admission can involve conceding facts, recognizing one's role in a situation, or allowing entry into a place or organization.

Examples

• He had to admit he made a mistake.
• She admitted the truth after some hesitation.
• They admitted him into the exclusive club.

Synonyms

confess • acknowledge • allow

Antonyms

deny • reject • exclude