ədˈmɪt v. (admitted, admitting) 1 tr. a (often foll. by to
be, or
that + clause)
acknowledge;
recognize as
true. b
accept as
valid or true. 2 intr. (foll. by to) acknowledge
responsibility for a
deed,
fault, etc. 3 tr. a
allow (a person) entrance or
access. b allow (a person) to be a
member of (a
class,
group, etc.) or to share in (a
privilege etc.). c (of a
hospital etc.)
bring in (a person) for
residential treatment. 4 tr. (of an enclosed space)
have room for;
accommodate. 5 intr. (foll. by of) allow as
possible. [ME f. L admittere admiss(as
AD-, mittere send)]