admit · verb /ədˈmɪt/Full view
admit
B1 I or T to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly
Dictionary examples:

He admitted his guilt/mistake.

She admitted (that) she had made a mistake.

I wasn't entirely honest with him, I admit, but I didn't actually tell him any lies.

Learner example:

I have to admit I love lions, but while I was watching the programme, I was afraid. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)

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