Dictionary Check: admit

"admit" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

verb

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

Example: "He admitted his errors"
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verb

allow to enter; grant entry to

Example: "We cannot admit non-members into our club building"
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allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of

Example: "admit someone to the profession"
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admit into a group or community

Example: "accept students for graduate study"
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afford possibility

Example: "This problem admits of no solution"
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give access or entrance to

Example: "The French doors admit onto the yard"

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