admit to
phrasal verb
admitted to; admitting to; admits to
: to admit (something) : to acknowledge the truth or existence of (something)
He reluctantly admitted to knowing her.
He admitted to his guilt.
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The dominant performance broke somewhat of a dry spell to start the new season for Kelce, who admitted to suffering a slow start to his 12th season in the NFL.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Martha Stewart does not admit to ever having her life ruined.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
The indictments include Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira and Jefferson da Silva Lima, who admitted to the killings but argued self-defense.
—Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
After a standoff and shoot-out in which Horace kills the crew, Kimmie admits to going along with Angel’s plan to rob him.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Martha Stewart does not admit to ever having her life ruined.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
The indictments include Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira and Jefferson da Silva Lima, who admitted to the killings but argued self-defense.
—Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
After a standoff and shoot-out in which Horace kills the crew, Kimmie admits to going along with Angel’s plan to rob him.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Admit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admit%20to. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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