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to admit
01
to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner
Transitive: to admit an action or mistake | to admit that | to admit to sth
Example
She admits her mistakes openly during team meetings.
The manager admits that there are challenges in the current project.
02
to let someone go into a specific area or location
Transitive: to admit sb somewhere
Example
The guard admitted only VIP guests to the concert backstage.
She was admitted into the exclusive club after showing her ID.
03
(of a hospital) to take in a patient so that they can receive treatment
Transitive: to admit a patient
Example
The hospital admitted the patient immediately after they arrived in the emergency room.
The doctor decided to admit him for observation overnight due to his persistent symptoms.
04
to accept someone into a group, school, or organization as a member
Transitive: to admit a member
Example
The college admitted 500 new students this year.
She was admitted to the prestigious art academy.
05
to grant someone the right to take part in or to have the privileges and duties of a group or role
Ditransitive: to admit sb to do sth
Example
The bar association admitted her to practice law after passing the exam.
The sports league admitted the team to compete in the championship.
06
to provide a way in or allow entry
Intransitive: to admit somewhere
Example
The narrow gate admits to the hidden garden.
The tunnel admits to a large underground chamber.
07
to have enough space or capacity to include or contain something
Transitive: to admit a number of people
Example
The conference hall admits up to 300 attendees comfortably.
The auditorium admits a large audience for the concert.
08
to make room for or consider something as a possibility or option
Transitive: to admit a possibility or option
Example
The plan admits the possibility of delays due to weather.
She admitted the chance that the event might be canceled.
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