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.

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When the officer stopped him at the home, Joseph spontaneously admitted to taking the vehicle, according to the affidavit. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Under the settlement agreement, Lockheed does not admit to wrongdoing, and the agreement said the company denies the discrimination allegations. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 Research also shows that children admitted to intensive care settings for managing life-threatening illness are more likely to receive care that aligns with their goals. — Emilee Flynn, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 Those injured in the collision were admitted to a hospital in Kathmandu for further treatment, according to the aviation authority. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admit to

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“Admit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admit%20to. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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