Synonyms of admitted

admitted

verb

past tense of admit

1

as in confessed

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

• confessed
• acknowledged
• conceded
• agreed
• announced
• revealed
• recognized
• disclosed
• told
• confirmed
• granted
• said
• allowed
• accepted
• declared
• owned (up to)
• affirmed
• came clean (about)
• published
• proclaimed
• fessed (up)
• informed
• professed
• exposed
• warned
• unloaded
• talked
• whispered
• communicated
• betrayed
• avowed
• spilled
• divulged
• yielded
• unveiled
• imparted
• disburdened
• unburdened
• breathed
• leaked
• broadcast
• tipped (off)
• blabbed
• squealed
• tattled
• ratted
• broke
• gave away
• wised (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• disclaimed
• disallowed
• disavowed
• contradicted
• disputed
• rejected
• disowned
• refuted
• rebutted
• negated
• repudiated
• covered (up)
• concealed
• hid
• obscured
• negatived
• veiled
• gainsaid
• kidded (oneself)

2

as in received

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

she was admitted to Harvard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• received
• entered
• took
• welcomed
• confirmed
• entertained
• ratified
• fellowshipped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• dismissed
• barred
• rejected
• banned
• declined
• disapproved
• disallowed
• expelled
• deported
• banished
• exiled
• ousted
• ostracized
• blacklisted
• threw out
• blackballed

3

as in owned (up)

to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid

I admit to some suspicions about the new neighbors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confessed
• owned (up)
• talked
• copped (to)
• fessed (up)
• spilled
• blabbed
• tattled
• babbled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shut up
• quieted (down)
• hushed
• clammed up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of admitted

The change would allow for young children to be admitted with the approval of the caucus leader. —Aki Nace, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026

The lack of change is because of a lack of clarity, Powell admitted. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026

Hui admitted that there is no internationally consistent practice or standard, a situation that will change as more caselaw develops around generative AI. —Marcus Lim, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

The actor was taken to the hospital and examined, but not admitted. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026

Moore also admitted that the LAFD’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was softened to shield top brass from scrutiny. —Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

Company officials have admitted that shopper anger has contributed. —Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026

Dye apologized and admitted fault on social media. —David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026

In the announcement, the 30-year-old admitted his decision came with mixed feelings. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026