Admit

/ədˈmɪt/

The meaning and definition of Admit, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
    “A ticket admits one into a playhouse.”
  2. To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
    “the prisoner was admitted to bail”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms inlet let in acknowledge own confess own up

Origin

From Middle English admitten.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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