admits (of)

Definition of admits (of)next
present tense third-person singular of admit (of)
as in permits (of)
to make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities your question does not admit of a simple "yes" or "no" answer

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justifies
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  • The machine’s upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
  • The tech enables the premium experience, which justifies the premium price.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 May 2026
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“Admits (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admits%20%28of%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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