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B2
/ədˈmɪtɪdli/
(admit)
allow entry or confess
Etymology
Etymology Information
'admit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'admittere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'admittere' transformed into the Old French word 'admettre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to allow entry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to acknowledge or confess.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
used to concede a point or fact, often before making a counterargument.
Admittedly, the task was difficult, but it was not impossible.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39