The word "admit" is correct and usable in written English. It can be used to express the idea of owning up to something or to allow someone to enter. Example sentence: I had to admit that I was wrong.
Today he had to admit that not only has he missed his debt target but that growth will be substantially lower than he forecast.
It is understood that the Boston archive includes claims by both dead and living IRA members that Adams as a senior commander in the organisation in 1972 came up with the idea of "disappearing" McConville rather than publicly admit the terror group had killed her.
I had to admit that it would actually cost the government more for a woman not to be in prostitution, but ultimately these are your citizens.
Labour MPs admit privately they are all deeply worried about the SNP surge, which allows the SNP to challenge for seats where it was previously a distant also-ran.
Aside from the itchy polyester outfit, I have to admit I rather enjoyed the experience.
The creators admit they never expected this level of interest.
He was finally forced to admit his guilt due to a "meticulous and impressive" police operation, with help from British, American and Pakistani intelligence, Mr Justice Butterfield, the judge, was told.
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