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Own up
verb
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
verb
To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or reponsibility. Often used with to.
"I'll own up: I glued your mouse to its mat."
Synonyms
come clean
fess up
front up
step forward
'fess up
confess
put one's hands up
take responsibility
put one's hand up
confesse
admit
acknowledge
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