admit
Definitions
verb
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
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.
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.
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.
To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission.
Circumstances do not admit of this.
The text does not admit of this interpretation.