Admitting
/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo confess to be true or to be the case.
/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/
To confess or acknowledge
He admitted to stealing the money.
💡 Simply: To say something is true.
More Examples
She admitted she was wrong.
How It's Used
"The defendant is admitting guilt."
"I'm admitting I made a mistake."
To allow someone or something to enter.
/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/
To allow entry
The club is admitting new members.
💡 Simply: To let someone in.
More Examples
The hospital is admitting patients with COVID-19.
How It's Used
"The hospital is admitting new patients."
"The school is admitting students based on merit."
From Old French *admettre, from Latin admittere, from ad- + mittere "to send". The sense evolved from "to allow entrance" to "to acknowledge or confess."
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, primarily focusing on the meanings of confession and allowing entry.
Memory tip
Think of 'ad' (to) + 'mit' (send) - sending something (a confession) to someone.