/ad.mɛtʁ/
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Translation
to admit, to accept
Word origin
From Latin admittere ('to allow to enter, to admit'), from ad ('to') and mittere ('to send, to let go').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- admittere
- English cognates
- admit, mission
Grammar
Verb type-re irregular (like mettre)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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I have to admit that you are right.
' .
He refuses to admit his mistake in front of his friends.
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She finally admitted the truth to her father.
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We must admit that this film is very good.
comportement.
We cannot accept this kind of behaviour.
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