Synonyms of admit

8 similar words

Another word for admit is allow. Other synonyms of admit are inlet, acknowledge, confess, grant and own.

Synonyms and similar words for admit

own upTo acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.
confessTo admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
allowTo let one have as a suitable share of something.
acknowledgeTo admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in.
ownTo admit, concede, grant, allow; not to deny.
grantTo agree with (someone) on (something); to accept (something) for the sake of argument; to admit to (someone) that...

verb To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration.
verb To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
verb To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

What is another word for admit?: Admit has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as allow, inlet, acknowledge, confess, grant and own.
What does admit mean?: Admit means to allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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