admit

UK /ədˈmɪt/ US /ədˈmɪt/
verb 5

Definitions

verb

1

To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

to admit a serious thought into the mind

to admit evidence in the trial of a cause

2

To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.

to admit an attorney to practice law

The prisoner was admitted to bail.

3

To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

the argument or fact is admitted

He admitted his guilt.

4

To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.

The words do not admit such a construction.

Four bells admit twenty-four changes in ringing.

5

To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission.

Circumstances do not admit of this.

The text does not admit of this interpretation.

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