To admit
Example: She admits the mistake and corrects it
Definition
"To admit" means to acknowledge or confess something, often reluctantly or after initial denial. It involves accepting the truth of a fact or situation, such as when someone admits a mistake or wrongdoing.
Etymology
The verb "to admit" comes from the Latin word 'admittere,' which means 'to let in' or 'to allow.' It combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send.' Originally, it referred to allowing someone to enter, but it evolved to mean acknowledging or confessing something.
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"To admit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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