verb
admit
ad-MIT/ədˈmɪt/
To acknowledge that something is true, often reluctantly.
She admits breaking the flowerpot while another adult listens.
Etymology
Ad- and mittere together yielded ‘let in’ or ‘allow.’ Acknowledging something as true extends that idea to argument: one allows a claim to stand as valid.
In context
In fact, now they have to admit, right, that a notable miracle has taken place. He's our son and he was born blind. They're scratching their heads. How then does he now see?
More examples
- He admitted that he had forgotten the appointment.
- They have admitted their earlier mistake.
- I am admitting that I need help.
Forms
admit · admits · admitted · admitting
Similar words
- acknowledge
- Can be neutral rather than reluctant or self-critical.
- concede
- Often acknowledges a point after disagreement or resistance.