Admit (Verb)
Meaning 1
Afford possibility; "This problem admits of no solution"; "This short story allows of several different interpretations".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- This complex equation admits of an infinite number of solutions.
- The data does not admit of a straightforward analysis due to several inconsistencies.
- The vague descriptions in the police report admit of numerous possible suspects.
- This optical phenomenon admits of multiple plausible explanations.
- The mysterious nature of the ancient symbol admits of various interpretations.
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Meaning 2
Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- I admit I was wrong about the situation and I am truly sorry.
- The company admitted that their product was faulty and offered a full refund.
- She admitted to being tired and needed some rest immediately.
- The government admitted the existence of the project after months of speculation and rumors.
- He reluctantly admitted that his wife was right and apologized for his mistake.
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Meaning 3
Allow to enter; grant entry to; "We cannot admit non-members into our club building"; "This pipe admits air".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The university only begins to admit freshmen in the fall semester.
- The bouncer will not admit anyone who is under 21 into the club.
- Some aquariums admit fish to their shark tanks from the wild.
- The leak in the hose admits too much air and is reducing the pressure.
- The organization's conference center admits up to 500 people for lectures and events.
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Meaning 4
Give access or entrance to; "The French doors admit onto the yard".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The entrance hall admit guests into the grand ballroom, leaving a lasting impression on all who attend.
- A doorway admits onto the rooftop with a panoramic view of the city skyline.
- These swinging glass doors admit onto the dining area, where guests can be seated and served.
- Two tunnels admit competitors under the water slides before they make their final plunges.
- Through large arched windows, natural light admit onto the interior spaces of the house.
Meaning 5
Allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of; "admit someone to the profession"; "She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- He was admitted to the medical school after passing the entrance exams with flying colors.
- The university will admit students who meet the requirements to its competitive program.
- She is eligible to be admitted to the Bar association once she passes the certificate exam.
- The prestigious club will only admit those who have made significant contributions to the community.
- Only experienced engineers were admitted to the conference as it involved complex technical discussions.
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Meaning 6
Admit into a group or community; "accept students for graduate study"; "We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The exclusive country club only admits applicants with a high social standing and a hefty sponsorship fee.
- She was thrilled to hear that the university would admit her for the upcoming semester despite the initial rejections.
- The congregation voted unanimously to admit the new converts to their faith community.
- The elite music academy admits a limited number of exceptionally talented students each year.
- After a thorough review, the city council decided to admit the fledgling business into their entrepreneurship program.
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Meaning 7
Serve as a means of entrance; "This ticket will admit one adult to the show".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- This access card will admit authorized personnel only to the restricted area.
- A single stamp will admit a letter to any country worldwide.
- The ticket stub will admit two adults to the concert after 10 pm.
- This voucher will admit one child under 12 years old to the theme park.
- The VIP pass will admit the holder and one guest to the exclusive lounge area.
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Meaning 8
Have room for; hold without crowding; "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"; "The theater admits 300 people"; "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The large elevator admits 15 people at a time.
- The restaurant can admit up to 200 guests for special events.
- The small auditorium can only admit 50 people for safety reasons.
- The museum's main hall can admit over 500 visitors comfortably.
- The historic theater admits 1,000 people for its orchestral performances.