admit
/ədˈmɪt/US /ædˈmɪt/admit
VERBDefinition of admit
If you admit someone, you allow them to enter an area or a building.
Example: The man was admitted to the theater, and sat in the front row.
If you are admitted to an institution, the institution starts taking care of you.
Example: He was admitted to hospital and he is having his operation next week.
If you admit something, you say reluctantly that it is true.
Example: She admitted that she robbed the bank.
admit
EXAMPLESExamples of admit
The man was admitted to the theater, and sat in the front row.
Example sentenceHe was admitted to hospital and he is having his operation next week.
Example sentenceMy elderly grandmother was admitted to a nursing home.
Example sentenceShe admitted that she robbed the bank.
Example sentenceThe accused admitted stealing the money.
Example sentenceadmit
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