Admit Definition

admit
verb
  1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
  2. allow to enter; grant entry to; "We cannot admit non-members into our club building"; "This pipe admits air"
  3. allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of; "admit someone to the profession"; "She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar"
  4. admit into a group or community; "accept students for graduate study"; "We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member"
  5. afford possibility; "This problem admits of no solution"; "This short story allows of several different interpretations"
  6. give access or entrance to; "The French doors admit onto the yard"
  7. have room for; hold without crowding; "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"; "The theater admits 300 people"; "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"
  8. serve as a means of entrance; "This ticket will admit one adult to the show"

"Admit" in song lyrics

See how admit is used in real songs:

  • "Assault with deadly lyrics and make you admit"
    The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again
  • "Her panties were scary though, I will admit"
    Anybody Killa — Ya Neden's Haunted
  • "But first things first, Ima admit"
    Big Tymers f/ TQ — Gimme Some

Usage tips for "admit"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "admit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for admit to find words that pair well.

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