Definition of "admit" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

   • to admit a serious thought into the mind
   • to admit evidence in the trial of a cause
   • A ticket admits one into a playhouse.
   • They were admitted into his house.

2. (transitive) To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.

   • to admit an attorney to practice law
   • The prisoner was admitted to bail.

3. (transitive or intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

   • the argument or fact is admitted
   • He admitted his guilt.
   • She admitted taking drugs / she admitted to taking drugs.

4. (transitive) To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.

   • The words do not admit such a construction.

5. (intransitive, with of) To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission.

   • Circumstances do not admit of this.
   • The text does not admit of this interpretation.

6. (transitive) To allow to enter a hospital or similar facility for treatment.