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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Stewart allegedly admitted to stealing the ice cream and selling it.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The suspect was admitted to a Brown graduate physics program in the fall of 2000 and took a leave of absence months later before withdrawing, the university’s president said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Dec. 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, 19 Dec. 2025
That September, he was admitted to the country as a legal permanent resident at JFK International Airport in New York, according to the affidavit from the Providence Police Department.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The suspect was admitted to a Brown graduate physics program in the fall of 2000 and took a leave of absence months later before withdrawing, the university’s president said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Dec. 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, 19 Dec. 2025
That September, he was admitted to the country as a legal permanent resident at JFK International Airport in New York, according to the affidavit from the Providence Police Department.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Admit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admit%20to. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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