ADMITS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

admits

verb

present tense third-person singular of admit

as in confesses

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly the host of the talk show eventually admitted that she hadn't actually read the book you can't bring yourself to admit your mistakes

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as in receives

to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to she was admitted to Harvard

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as in owns (up)

to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid I admit to some suspicions about the new neighbors

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Recent Examples of admits Obeid’s approach to covering the Dearborn restaurant scene goes beyond spots with trending offerings and a social media allure, a market Chami admits has its flaws. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Logins admits that pretty much anyone with a good freezer can achieve similar effects. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026 Gladys Knight, the 82-year-old R&B powerhouse, admits the time has come to focus on the next phase of her career, and wind back on concerts and touring. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The complaint acknowledges that this situation is unusual, and admits that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to criticize their own government without fear of liability. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 Willis admits that even before her dad’s diagnosis, being proactive about her brain health, gut health and reproductive health was a priority for her. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Noel, meanwhile, admits that the prospect of making music again with his brother came with some serious reservations. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026 Animal print—which Song admits she’s seen the most of on fellow celebrities. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Then Armand confesses to Molloy that, actually, he’s been in love with him for decades.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of confesses

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Louise receives a huge advance to produce an electronic record, but proceeds to make barely any music at all.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Every state receives federal funding to provide financial assistance through both programs — which are among the country’s largest safety-net programs for low-income families, elderly residents and people with disabilities.

— Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of receives

Verb

Dickson himself concedes there is still much work to be done to fully rehabilitate the Gap, as well as its sister brands.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
There is a similar scene in the second episode, in which chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak concedes that sticking with their older players for one too many seasons has cost them.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of concedes

Verb

The team acknowledges that scaling the process for mainstream industrial use will require continued funding and cross-institutional effort.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Parton’s recognition of Mexican immigrants acknowledges the value of those who come to America with a dream, a story that echoes the songs her mother, Avie Lee, sang to her children of European immigrants who settled in southern Appalachia.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of acknowledges

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Louisville, Kentucky, designer Bethany Adams agrees that ‘bright tomato red’ doesn’t have a place in the kitchen.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Milanesi agrees safeguards should be in place, but isn’t convinced AI replacing humans on spreadsheets is necessarily inviting a higher risk of error.

— Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026