Angličtina

admit

gb/ədmˈɪt/ us/ədmˈɪt/
A2 Angličtina
~ 1000
Významy
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Sloveso B1 action
1

Acknowledge something as true

To say that something is true, often when you did not want to say it before.

Vzorec užití: to admit (that) [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'admit' with 'allow'. 'Admit' in this sense means to accept something is true, not to permit entry.
Synonyma
confess (Implies openly stating something that was hidden or secret, often about wrongdoing.) | acknowledge (More neutral; simply accepting a fact without implying guilt or wrongdoing.)
Antonyma
deny (Refuse to accept or state that something is true.)
Kolokace
admit a mistake |admit the truth |admit guilt |admit defeat
Témata
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • She finally admitted that she had lied.
  • I must admit, I was wrong about him.
  • He admitted knowing about the plan.
  • They admitted their role in the accident.
Učební příklady
  • I admit I made a mistake.
  • He admits he is tired.
  • She admits she likes chocolate.
  • We admit we are late.
Sloveso A2 action
2

Allow entry to a place

To let someone go in or join something.

Vzorec užití: to admit [someone] to [a place/event]
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'accept' in the sense of agreeing with an idea. Here it is about physical or official entry.
Synonyma
allow in (Informal phrase meaning to let someone enter.) | grant entry (More formal; often used for official permission.)
Antonyma
exclude (To prevent someone from entering or being part of something.)
Kolokace
admit visitors |admit patients |admit members
Témata
daily life |travel |housing |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The museum admits children under 12 for free.
  • Only members are admitted to the club.
  • The hospital admitted three new patients last night.
Učební příklady
  • The school admits new students in September.
  • They admit visitors on weekends.
  • The park admits dogs.
Sloveso B2 action
3

Accept into an institution

To officially allow someone to join a group, school, or profession.

Vzorec užití: to admit [someone] to [institution/profession]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse being 'admitted' with physically entering; here it is about official acceptance into a group or role.
Synonyma
enroll (Focuses on registering someone for a course or institution.) | accept (General term for agreeing to take someone into a group.)
Antonyma
reject (To not allow someone to join or be part of something.)
Kolokace
admit students |admit applicants |admit candidates
Témata
education |law |work |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • He was admitted to Harvard University last year.
  • She was admitted to the bar after passing the exam.
  • The academy admits only the top 10% of applicants.
Učební příklady
  • I was admitted to the university.
  • They admitted her to the club.
  • He was admitted to the hospital staff.
Sloveso formal B1 action
4

Accept responsibility for wrongdoing

To say you did something wrong and take responsibility for it.

Vzorec užití: to admit [wrongdoing/fault]
Synonyma
confess (Usually more personal and emotional; can be formal in legal contexts.) | own up (Informal; emphasizes personal honesty about a mistake.)
Antonyma
plead innocent (To state formally that you are not responsible for a wrongdoing.)
Kolokace
admit guilt |admit fault |admit wrongdoing
Témata
law |ethics |communication |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The suspect admitted his involvement in the robbery.
  • She admitted her mistake to her boss.
  • They admitted breaking the rules.
Učební příklady
  • He admitted his crime.
  • She admitted her mistake.
  • They admitted they broke the law.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
admit
IPA
GB/ədmˈɪt/
US/ədmˈɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ad - mit (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mit)
Tvary slova
Verb
  • Base: admit
  • 3rd Person Singular: admits
  • Present Participle: admitting
  • Past: admitted
Příbuzná slova
Forms
admits verb admitting verb admitted verb
Core family
admission noun A2
Related words
admittance noun admittedly adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inadmissible adjective C1
Advanced or less common
admissible adjective C1 admissibility noun C1
Gramatické poznámky
  • Irregular present participle: admitting Verb
  • Irregular past: admitted Verb
Výrazy

be admitted to hospital

2
/bˈi ædmˈɪtɪd tə hˈɔspˌɪtəl/
fixed phrase

Enter hospital for treatment

To be taken into a hospital for medical care.

Příklady
  • She was admitted to hospital after the accident.
  • Three patients were admitted to hospital last night.

I must admit

3
/ˈaɪ mˈʌst ədmˈɪt/
fixed phrase

Acknowledge before stating opinion

Used before you say something that may be surprising or show you were wrong.

Příklady
  • I must admit, I didn't expect you to win.
  • I must admit, this cake is delicious.

admit defeat

1
/ədmˈɪt dɪfˈit/
fixed phrase

Stop trying after failing

To accept that you cannot win and stop trying.

Příklady
  • After hours of trying, he finally admitted defeat and called for help.
  • After hours of trying to fix the computer, he finally admitted defeat.
  • We had to admit defeat and cancel the project.
  • The company admitted defeat and withdrew from the market.

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