admit
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To agree, sometimes reluctantly, that something is true, or to allow someone to enter.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
acknowledge
confess
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He finally _____ that he had forgotten her birthday."
Answer: admit
In your own words, what does "admit" mean?
To agree, sometimes reluctantly, that something is true, or to allow someone to enter.
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