Admit
Verb
UK
/ÉdËmÉȘt/
US
/ÉdËmÉȘt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
1. To say that something is true, especially when itâs bad or embarrassing.
2. To allow someone to enter a place or join a group.
2. To allow someone to enter a place or join a group.
Example
"They admitted their mistake."
"She finally admitted that she forgot to send the message"
"The school admitted 200 new students this year."
Explanation
The word âadmitâ means to say something is true, especially if itâs difficult to say or if you did something wrong. For example, if you broke a glass and tell the truth about it, you admit it. Itâs often used when people accept responsibility for a mistake or action.
It can also mean to allow someone to enter a place, like a building, event, or school. For example, if a university accepts you as a student, it admits you.