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.
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On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the date Angela was admitted to the hospital after falling ill for the second time in three days, Craig ordered the potassium cyanide from Midland Scientific, according to the prosecution.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
The 16-year-old girl was admitted to the Orlando clinic under Florida’s Baker Act law, which allows for the involuntary hospitalization of individuals deemed at risk of harming themselves or others.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Eddie Williams said Sims admitted to putting his hands on La’Datra Williams on the call.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Singer pleaded guilty in 2019 in connection with the scheme and admitted to bribing SAT and ACT proctors, and adding fake awards, extracurriculars, and essays to students' college applications.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 July 2025
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
The 16-year-old girl was admitted to the Orlando clinic under Florida’s Baker Act law, which allows for the involuntary hospitalization of individuals deemed at risk of harming themselves or others.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Eddie Williams said Sims admitted to putting his hands on La’Datra Williams on the call.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Singer pleaded guilty in 2019 in connection with the scheme and admitted to bribing SAT and ACT proctors, and adding fake awards, extracurriculars, and essays to students' college applications.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 July 2025
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“Admit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admit%20to. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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