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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All the women who spoke to Fortune about their relationships with chatbots for this story asked to be identified under pseudonyms out of concern that admitting to a relationship with an AI model carries a social stigma that could have negative repercussions for their livelihoods.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Ferguson has admitted to accepting money from Epstein in the past.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Despite the praise for her holiday-ready wardrobe, Princess Kate has admitted to having regrets about past Christmas ensembles.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Three weeks to the day after being admitted to an intensive care room, Griffith was discharged home.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Ferguson has admitted to accepting money from Epstein in the past.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Despite the praise for her holiday-ready wardrobe, Princess Kate has admitted to having regrets about past Christmas ensembles.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Three weeks to the day after being admitted to an intensive care room, Griffith was discharged home.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Admit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admit%20to. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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