admit to

phrasal verb

admitted to; admitting to; admits to

: to admit (something) : to acknowledge the truth or existence of (something)

He reluctantly admitted to knowing her.

He admitted to his guilt.

Examples of admit to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 65-year-old longtime pilot to Lewis admitted to one count of tax evasion after signing a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. —

Ava Benny-Morrison, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024 Rader, from the YouTube channel Sam and Nia, admitted to making an Ashley Madison account two years prior. —

Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for admit to

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