declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; He admitted his errors; She acknowledged that she might have forgotten

[ Syn: acknowledge ]

allow to enter; grant entry to; We cannot admit non-members into our club building; This pipe admits air

[ Syn: allow in , let in , intromit ]

allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of; admit someone to the profession; She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar

[ Syn: let in , include ]

admit into a group or community; accept students for graduate study; Well have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member

[ Syn: accept , take , take on ]

afford possibility; This problem admits of no solution; This short story allows of several different interpretations

[ Syn: allow ]

give access or entrance to; The French doors admit onto the yard'

have room for; hold without crowding; This hotel can accommodate 250 guests; The theater admits 300 people; The auditorium cant hold more than 500 people

[ Syn: accommodate , hold ]

serve as a means of entrance; This ticket will admit one adult to the show'