to admit

The phrase “to admit” has 3 syllables: to ad-mit

It's pronounced as /tu ædˈmɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for to admit?

In the thesaurus, “to admit” has 7 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to admit along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for to admit

  • to accept
  • to acknowledge
  • to allow
  • to concede
  • to confess
  • to own up
  • to recognize

Antonyms for to admit

  • to contradict
  • to deny
  • to disclaim
  • to disown
  • to refute
  • to reject

Meanings of to admit

  • verb
    1. to acknowledge, accept, or confess something as true—often a fact, mistake, or reality that might be difficult to accept.

Example Sentences

  • He finally chose to admit that he made a mistake.
  • She was hesitant to admit her feelings at first.
  • They refused to admit the error in their report.
  • The witness agreed to admit what he had seen.
  • It takes courage to admit when you are wrong.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to admit, such as: to accept, to acknowledge, to allow, to concede, to confess, to contradict, to deny.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

to confess

  • to acknowledge
  • to admit
  • to avow
  • to concede
  • to disclose
  • to own up
  • to reveal

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