admit
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Also seen as: admits · admitting · admitted
Sense 1
To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration.
Verb
Examples
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
To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
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Verb
Examples
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.