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