admitting
v. · n.-
1 confessing a truth (v.) B1 Intermediatesaying that something is true, especially if it is something you feel bad about.
the act of acknowledging or confessing a fact, often one that is embarrassing or damaging.
ExampleAdmitting his mistake was the hardest thing he had to do all week.
ExampleBy admitting his involvement in the scandal, the politician hoped to regain some measure of public trust before the upcoming election.
UsageOften followed by a gerund or a 'that' clause.
PitfallHe was admitting to steal the money.He was admitting to stealing the money.The verb 'admit' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.
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2 allowing entry (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateletting someone or something enter a place or join a group.
the process of granting entrance or access to a physical location or an institution.
ExampleThe hospital is currently admitting new patients through the emergency door.
ExampleThe university is admitting a record number of international students this semester to diversify its campus culture.
UsageTransitive verb taking a direct object.
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3 the act of entry (n.) C1 Advanced Formalthe act of being allowed to enter a place.
the formal act of allowing someone to enter or the state of being admitted.
ExampleThe admitting of the public to the private garden only happens once a year.
ExampleThe strict admitting of only authorised personnel ensured that the laboratory remained a secure and sterile environment.
- Verbadmit
- Verbadmitting
- Nounadmittance
- Adverbadmittedly