ADMITTING

/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/

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Definition

/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/

verb

To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
“A ticket admits one into a playhouse.”
To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
“the prisoner was admitted to bail”
To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny
“he admitted his guilt”
To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
“the words do not admit such a construction.”
To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).
“circumstances do not admit of this”