admitting
/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/
Meanings
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Verb
To take or receive (a patient) into a hospital or institution for treatment.
- "The hospital admitted 50 new patients yesterday."
- "I was admitted to the hospital with a severe case of pneumonia."
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Verb
To acknowledge or confess the truth or existence of (something).
- "He finally admitted that he had made a mistake."
- "She admitted to stealing the necklace."
Synonyms
inlet , let in , acknowledge , own , confess , own up
Rhymes
Words rhyming with admittingadmitter , committer , emitter
Variants
List of all variants of admitting that leads to same resultadmit , admits , admitted , admitting , admit of , admits of , admitted of , admitting of , admit to , admits to , admitted to , admitting to
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).admittedly, admittance, admittingly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The word 'admit' comes from the Latin word 'admittere' which means 'to allow in'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The first recorded use of the word 'admit' in English was in the 13th century.
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In some universities, students are required to 'admit' to their mistakes in order to learn from them.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Hospitalization: The process of being admitted to a hospital for medical treatment.
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Confession: The act of acknowledging or confessing a fault or mistake.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'admitting' is often used in the context of confessing wrongdoings or acknowledging mistakes. In art, it can be depicted as a moment of truth or revelation. In music, it can be expressed through ballads or confessional songs.
How to Memorize "admitting"
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visualize
- Visualize a hospital sign that reads 'Admission'. Imagine the process of filling out paperwork and being allowed into the hospital.
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associate
- Associate the word 'admit' with the idea of acknowledging or confessing something.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Admit Me' to remember the definition of 'admit' as 'to allow in'.
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