admit · verb /ədˈmɪt/
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)