verb. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of He admitted his errors|She acknowledged that she might have forgotten |
verb. allow to enter; grant entry to We cannot admit non-members into our club building|This pipe admits air |
verb. 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 |
verb. 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 |
verb. afford possibility This problem admits of no solution|This short story allows of several different interpretations |
verb. give access or entrance to The French doors admit onto the yard |
verb. 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 |
verb. serve as a means of entrance This ticket will admit one adult to the show |
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