2 | Admit is a verb that has several meanings, depending on the context. Here are some possible definitions and examples of admit: - To confess or acknowledge something that is true, especially unwillingly. For example: He admitted his guilt / mistake. She admitted (that) she had made a mistake
- To allow someone or something to enter a place, an organization, or a privilege. For example: Each ticket admits one member and one guest. Spain was admitted to the European Community in 1986
- To accept or recognize something as valid or correct. For example: The courts can refuse to admit police evidence which has been illegally obtained. The new law was generally admitted to be difficult to enforce
- To allow the possibility of something. For example: After searching for an hour, she finally had to admit defeat. The need to inform him was too urgent to admit of further delay
- To register someone as an inpatient at a hospital because they need medical care. For example: She was admitted to hospital suffering from a chest infection. He was admitted last night for chest pains
Admit can also be a noun that refers to a person who is admitted into a school, hospital, etc. For example: When a patient is transferred, the nurse will take the next new admit |