Definition
Definition of admitting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
acknowledgmentacknowledging a fact or truth
- His admitting statement surprised everyone in the room.
2.
accessallowing entry or access
- The admitting door was left open.
Noun
entry processact of allowing entry or access to a place
- Admitting to the concert started at 7 p.m.
Origin of admitting
Latin, admittere (to let in)
Terms with admitting included in their meaning
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honesty
admitting inability to be dishonest
admitting error
used to admit you made a small error or mistake
admitting ignorance
admit not knowing the answer to something
admitting defeat
admit being tricked or surprised by someone
confession
statement admitting something embarrassing or bad
admission
admitting to a wrongdoing or fault
concession
giving up control or admitting defeat, often in conflict
admitting mistake
admit you were wrong, often feeling embarrassed or defeated
acr: my bad
admitting a mistake or saying sorry for something
truth
admitting the existence or truth of something
admission
admitting to a fault or wrongdoing
legal
formal statement admitting guilt
admission
act of admitting something is true
admission
act of admitting to a wrongdoing or truth
religion
process of admitting sins to a priest or God
honesty
admitting to a wrongdoing or truth
admission of guilt
admitting to being responsible for a wrongdoing
medical
act of admitting someone to a hospital for treatment
admitting error
admit a mistake after being corrected by someone
confession
feeling embarrassed when admitting something
conflict
formal act of admitting defeat
admission
admitting not knowing something or being wrong
admitting mistake
publicly take back a previous statement or position
idiomatic
admitting mistakes and acting humbly
Examples of admitting in a sentence
The admitting look on his face was undeniable. The admitting gate was locked. Only staff had access to the admitting area. Admitting of guests was delayed while security checked the bags. Admitting to the lab requires a badge and a signed visitor log.
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- French:admettant, admission, ...
- German:anerkennend, Einlass, ...
- Italian:confessare, ammissione, ...
- Spanish:admitido, admisión, ...
- Portuguese:confessante, admissão, ...
- Chinese:承认的, 入场, ...
- Japanese:認める, 入場, ...
- Arabic:مُعْتَرِف, إِدْخال, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹדֶה, הַקְבָּלָה, ...
- Russian:признающий, допуск, ...
- Ukrainian:визнальний, допуск, ...
- Hindi:स्वीकारोक्ति, प्रवेश, ...
Definition of admit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
accept truthaccept something is true, sometimes with reluctance
- He had to admit he was wrong.
2.
accessallow entry into a place or group
- They admit only members into the club.
3.
healthcareallow someone into a hospital for treatment
- She was admitted to the hospital last night.
Expressions with admit
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accept that you have lost
After hours of trying, he had to admit defeat.
acknowledge that one has made an error
She had to admit her mistake in the report.
not allow any reason or justification to be accepted
His actions admit of no excuse.
officially allow someone to practice law as a lawyer
She was admitted to the Bar last year.
allow the possibility of something happening
The situation admits of no easy solution.
Origin of admit
Latin, admittere (to let in)
Examples of admit in a sentence
The witness admitted seeing the defendant last night. The museum will admit visitors at noon. They admit guests through the side entrance. The doctor decided to admit him for further tests. They admitted her after she showed severe symptoms.
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- French:admettre, autoriser, ...
- German:zugeben, einlassen, ...
- Italian:ammettere, ricoverare, ...
- Spanish:admitir, permitir la entrada, ...
- Portuguese:admitir, permitir a entrada, ...
- Chinese:承认, 允许, ...
- Japanese:認める, 入れる, ...
- Arabic:اعترف, أَدْخَل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹדּוֹת, לְקַבֵּל, ...
- Russian:признать, впускать, ...
- Ukrainian:визнати, допускати, ...
- Hindi:माना, प्रवेश देना, ...
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