admit to

phrasal verb

admitted to; admitting to; admits to

: to admit (something) : to acknowledge the truth or existence of (something)

He reluctantly admitted to knowing her.

He admitted to his guilt.

Examples of admit to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Erik Menendez during his hearing also admitted to participating in a tax scheme with a prison gang. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025

Recently, the singer admitted to having joined the mile high club some years back then accidentally high-fiving one of the flight attendants on the plane. —Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025

Some shoppers admitted to purchasing multiple colors to refresh their bedroom vibe year-round thanks to the set’s budget-friendly price point and all-season functionality. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025

In June, 6,500 children were admitted to Gaza hospitals for malnutrition treatment. —Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for admit to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
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• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue