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

owns (up to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of own (up to)

as in confesses

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

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Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Then Armand confesses to Molloy that, actually, he’s been in love with him for decades.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of confesses

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Britt acknowledges the ask of his administration and community to further elevate the program and reach his goal of being one of the top 25 programs in the country.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Haver also acknowledges the generational gap in fitness advice.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledges

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Jacques told them that the couple would only have ownership once the gallery paid the estate, but, in her court filing, Jacques concedes that was incorrect.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The lesson here – and one the NBCU-Peacock-YouTube deal concedes – is that a media company just isn’t the mountain that Mohammed goes to – the consumers are the mountain.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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