admit to

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

Only 35 girls are admitted to the school every year out of 150 who are invited to participate in an entrance exam on the basis of their grades. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The defense has argued that even though Clancy admits to killing her children, she should not be held criminally responsible. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

In an interview with homicide detectives, Lawrence admitted to shooting at Davis’ car, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Texas Republican Tony Gonzales also resigned from the House after admitting to an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for admit to

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