verb
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Synonyms
Examples
- He admitted his errors
- She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
verb
allow to enter
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- grant entry to
- We cannot admit non-members into our club building
- This pipe admits air
verb
allow participation in or the right to be part of
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Examples
- permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
- admit someone to the profession
- She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar
verb
admit into a group or community
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Examples
- accept students for graduate study
- We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
verb
afford possibility
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Examples
- This problem admits of no solution
- This short story allows of several different interpretations
verb
give access or entrance to
Examples
- The French doors admit onto the yard
verb
have room for
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Examples
- hold without crowding
- This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
- The theater admits 300 people
- The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
verb
serve as a means of entrance
Examples
- This ticket will admit one adult to the show