Admit

verb

/ədˈmɪt/

Word Frequency: 18.2

Definitions

1.verbTo allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

"A ticket admits one into a playhouse."

2.verbTo allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.

"the prisoner was admitted to bail"

3.verbTo concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny

"he admitted his guilt"

4.verbTo be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.

"the words do not admit such a construction."

5.verbTo give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).

"circumstances do not admit of this"

6.verbTo allow to enter a hospital or similar facility for treatment.