OWN (UP TO) Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

own (up to)

verb

Definition of own (up to)

as in to confess

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly owned up to damaging the car

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Cole joined the group but later confessed everything to Kacie, who laughed it off, allowing the couple to move past the incident before their wedding.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Also on Monday, the German confessed that the Valencia native’s plight influences how the attack lines up in 2026/2027.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of confess

Verb

Ahead, Entertainment Weekly takes a look at 10 onscreen romances where at least one party involved admitted that their kiss was far from cinematic.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Then, instead of admitting wrongdoing when news of the surveillance came to light, the FWC doubled down, releasing a page of cutouts of social-media posts, stripped of context and identity.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of admit

Verb

Hoeld conceded that the recent World Cup tournament had not really added to Puma’s top line in any substantial way.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Megan Romer, a DSA national co-chair and ordained ruling elder within the Presbyterian Church (USA), conceded socialism is a troubling concept for some people of faith.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of concede

Verb

But as demonstrations attracted larger crowds, the government was forced to acknowledge them and respond to their growing influence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
While acknowledging a desire for the honor, Overeem states he's not overly bothered, having faced similar situations throughout his long career.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledge

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