Kilo Lingo

/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.

.

She finally admitted the truth to her father.

.

We must admit that this film is very good.

comportement.

We cannot accept this kind of behaviour.

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This word is part of lesson 25.