Meaning of 'admit'

verb

to give access or entrance to

Example: "The French doors admit onto the yard."

verb

to afford possibility

Example: "This problem admits of no solution."

Synonyms: allow

verb

to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

Example: "They admitted their errors."

Synonyms: acknowledge

verb

to allow to enter

Example: "I admitted the guests."

Synonyms: let in allow in intromit

verb

to serve as a means of entrance

Example: "This ticket will admit one adult to the show."

verb

to have room for

Example: "The selective school admits 6 students per year."

Synonyms: hold