He was reluctant to admit his mistake.
He was reluctant to admit his mistake.
English
admit
ədˈmɪt
Meaning: to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | admit |
| 3rd person singular present | admits |
| Present participle | admitting |
| Past | admitted |
| Will future | will admit |
| Going-to future | going to admit |
| Imperative negative | don't admit / do not admit |
Example sentences
He finally admitted that he had made a mistake.
He finally admitted that he had made a mistake.
He was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong.
He was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong.
He showed great maturity by admitting his mistake and apologizing.
He showed great maturity by admitting his mistake and apologizing.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe respiratory infection.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe respiratory infection.
Usage Notes
Often used when someone confesses to something they were previously denying or were reluctant to share.
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