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What is Admit in English? Common structures of Admit in English

Admit is a common verb in English. However, many people are still unsure about how to use Admit accurately in conversations and written texts. In this article, let's explore "What is Admit in English?", "Which preposition does Admit in English go with?" along with some related knowledge. Let's dive in!

I. What is Admit in English?

In English, Admit is pronounced as /ədˈmɪt/ and functions as a verb, meaning: to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly; to allow someone to enter a place. For example:

Spain was admitted to the European Community in 1986.
Anna admitted that she had made a mistake.

Words/phrases associated with Admit in English:

Words/phrases associated with Admit in English	Example
Admit defeat	I thought I could fix the radio myself, but I had to admit defeat.
Admit evidence	Courts can refuse to admit evidence obtained illicit by police.
Freely/ openly/ frankly admit something	Phillips openly admits to having an alcohol problem.
Grudgingly/ reluctantly admit something	John grudgingly admitted that I was a better swimmer than him.
Be willing/ prepared/ happy/ ready to admit	Anna was willing to admit that she'd made a mistake.

II. Common structures of Admit in English

Let's explore the common structures of Admit in English along with illustrative examples in the table below:

Structure with Admit in English	Example
Admit to something	Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes.
Admit to doing something	Anna admits to being strict with her children.
Admit doing something	Xavia admitted having driven the car without insurance.
Admit something	Jack admitted all his mistakes.
Admit that	It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly.

From the above table, we can see that Admit is often followed by the form "to V" or "Ving."

IV. Synonyms and antonyms for Admit in English

Here is a list of synonyms and antonyms for Admit in English:

Synonyms and antonyms for Admit in English			Example
Synonym	Confess /kənˈfɛs/	to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about	Maria finally decided to confess her mistake to her parents.
	Own up /oʊn ʌp/	to admit that you have done something wrong:	Jack had to own up to his role in the prank.
	Fess up /face ʌp/	to admit that you have done something that someone else will not like	It's time for him to fess up about what really happened.
	Come clean /kʌm kliːn/	to tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret	Anna felt relieved after deciding to come clean about her actions.
	Concede /kənˈsiːd/	to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true	After a long argument, Robert had to concede defeat. defeat.
Antonym	Deny /dɪˈnaɪ/	to say that something is not true	Despite the evidence, Richard continued to deny any involvement.
	Contradict /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/	(of people) to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong	Mark’s statement contradicted what he had previously said.
	Disclaim /dɪsˈkleɪm/	to say that you have no responsibility for, or knowledge of, something that has happened or been done	The company quickly disclaimed any responsibility for the accident.
	Reject /rɪˈdʒɛkt/	to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone	Xavia couldn't help but feel disappointed when her manuscript was rejected.
	Hide /haɪd/	to not let that person know it	Peter tried to hide his fear, but his trembling hands gave him away.

IV. Distinguishing Acknowledge, Admit, and Confess

Although all three words Acknowledge, Admit, and Confess mean "to acknowledge having done something", they are used in different contexts. Let's distinguish them as follows:

	Acknowledge	Admit	Confess
Definition	To accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something. It is commonly used in formal or polite situations.	To accept a mistake or wrongdoing that one has done (negative connotation). It is typically used in personal or close relationship contexts.	To admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about (very negative). It is often used in serious situations, such as admitting guilt or behavior to legal authorities.
Example	Jennie acknowledged his contribution to the project.	Smith finally admitted that he had been wrong.	Lona finally confessed to stealing the money.

V. Exercise on Admit in English

Let's complete the following exercise to better understand the usage of Admit in English!

Exercise: Complete the following sentences, using Admit

She __________ her mistake.
John finally ______ (cheat) on the exam.
They ______ (make) a mistake in the calculations.
Jack ______ he cheated on the exam when confronted by the teacher.
Mona quickly ______ (lie) to her parents about her whereabouts.
The politician ______ they lied to the public about his involvement.
Lona reluctantly admitted______ (have) feelings for her best friend.
They __________ their involvement in the incident.
The CEO publicly admitted______ (falsify) the company's financial records.
The athlete ______ he dropped during the competition.

Answer:

1 - admitted (to)	2 - admitted (to) cheating	3 - admitted (to) making	4 - admitted that	5 - admitted (to) lying
6 - admitted that	7 - admitted (to) having	8 - admitted (to)	9 - admitted (to) falsifying	10 - admitted that

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