Synonyms of admits

admits

verb

present tense third-person singular of admit

1

as in confesses

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly

the host of the talk show eventually admitted that she hadn't actually read the book

you can't bring yourself to admit your mistakes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confesses
• concedes
• acknowledges
• agrees
• reveals
• announces
• recognizes
• discloses
• tells
• confirms
• says
• accepts
• declares
• grants
• allows
• owns (up to)
• affirms
• proclaims
• fesses (up)
• professes
• publishes
• informs
• comes clean (about)
• warns
• exposes
• unloads
• avows
• betrays
• yields
• communicates
• imparts
• unveils
• talks
• spills
• divulges
• whispers
• unburdens
• tips (off)
• leaks
• breathes
• broadcasts
• disburdens
• gives away
• tattles
• blabs
• breaks
• squeals
• rats
• wises (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• disclaims
• disavows
• contradicts
• disallows
• rejects
• negates
• refutes
• disputes
• covers (up)
• repudiates
• disowns
• rebuts
• conceals
• hides
• obscures
• kids (oneself)
• negatives
• gainsays
• veils

2

as in receives

to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to

she was admitted to Harvard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• receives
• enters
• takes
• welcomes
• confirms
• entertains
• ratifies
• fellowships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• bans
• disapproves
• bars
• disallows
• declines
• banishes
• expels
• ousts
• deports
• ostracizes
• throws out
• exiles
• blackballs
• blacklists

3

as in owns (up)

to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid

I admit to some suspicions about the new neighbors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confesses
• owns (up)
• cops (to)
• talks
• fesses (up)
• spills
• tattles
• blabs
• babbles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quiets (down)
• hushes
• shuts up
• clams up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of admits

Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

The complaint acknowledges that this situation is unusual, and admits that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to criticize their own government without fear of liability. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Willis admits that even before her dad’s diagnosis, being proactive about her brain health, gut health and reproductive health was a priority for her. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Noel, meanwhile, admits that the prospect of making music again with his brother came with some serious reservations. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026

Animal print—which Song admits she’s seen the most of on fellow celebrities. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Continue reading … DOESN'T ADD UP — Progressive 'test-blind' policies in California proving disastrous, professor admits. — FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Ripp admits that part of the goal here is to restore credit for Mazur and perhaps even to his own family name. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Many students dream of attending the most prestigious college that admits them, no matter the cost. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026