admit — to confess to be true or to be the case
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to confess to be true or to be the case
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈmɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat refuses to admit that he knocked over the flower pot, despite the dirt on his paws.
- I must admit, I ate the entire pizza by myself last night.
- The university will admit 500 new students this year.
admit
VERB[/ədˈmɪt/]
to confess to be true or to be the case
Admitting the truth about breaking vase
I admit my wrong, they revoke my permit to commit
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'admittere', composed of 'ad' (to) and 'mittere' (to send). Originally meaning 'to send in' or 'to let in', it evolved to mean 'to allow entry' and subsequently developed the sense of 'to acknowledge' or 'to accept as true'.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + mittere (send). The prefix 'ad-' indicates direction or purpose, while 'mittere' means to send or dispatch, literally creating the sense of 'sending toward' or 'allowing in'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat refuses to admit that he knocked over the flower pot, despite the dirt on his paws.”
“I must admit, I ate the entire pizza by myself last night.”
“The university will admit 500 new students this year.”
“He was admitted to the hospital after the accident.”
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