Definitions
v. to accept that something is true, often reluctantly
承认
v. to allow someone to enter or join a place or institution
准许进入；接收
Example
I admit that I forgot to water your plants.
我承认我忘了给你的植物浇水。
Governments should admit when policies have failed and use reliable evidence to develop more effective alternatives.
政府应承认政策失败，并依据可靠证据制定更有效的替代方案。
Collocations
- admit a mistake
- admit doing something
- admit that
- be admitted to hospital
Word family
- admission (n.)
- admittedly (adv.)
- admittance (n.)
Synonyms
- acknowledge
- confess
Antonyms
- deny
Usage tip
用admit doing，不用admit to do；过去式双写t。
FAQ
- What does admit mean?
- to accept that something is true, often reluctantly to allow someone to enter or join a place or institution
- How is admit pronounced?
- UK /ədˈmɪt/, US /ədˈmɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
