admit

/ədˈmɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: admits · admitting · admitted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cho phép vào; cấp phép nhập cảnh

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Verb

Examples

to admit a serious thought into the mind

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cho phép ai đó vào một nghề hoặc享 thụ một đặc quyền

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Verb

Examples

to admit an attorney to practice law

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “admit” mean?

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

Is “admit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.