Synonyms of admitted

admitted

verb

past tense of admit

1

as in confessed

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly

the host of the talk show eventually admitted that she hadn't actually read the book

you can't bring yourself to admit your mistakes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confessed
• acknowledged
• conceded
• agreed
• announced
• revealed
• recognized
• disclosed
• told
• confirmed
• granted
• said
• allowed
• accepted
• declared
• owned (up to)
• affirmed
• came clean (about)
• published
• proclaimed
• fessed (up)
• informed
• professed
• exposed
• warned
• unloaded
• talked
• whispered
• communicated
• betrayed
• avowed
• spilled
• divulged
• yielded
• unveiled
• imparted
• disburdened
• unburdened
• breathed
• leaked
• broadcast
• tipped (off)
• blabbed
• squealed
• tattled
• ratted
• broke
• gave away
• wised (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• disclaimed
• disallowed
• disavowed
• contradicted
• disputed
• rejected
• disowned
• refuted
• rebutted
• negated
• repudiated
• covered (up)
• concealed
• hid
• obscured
• negatived
• veiled
• gainsaid
• kidded (oneself)

2

as in received

to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to

she was admitted to Harvard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• received
• entered
• took
• welcomed
• confirmed
• entertained
• ratified
• fellowshipped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• dismissed
• barred
• rejected
• banned
• declined
• disapproved
• disallowed
• expelled
• deported
• banished
• exiled
• ousted
• ostracized
• blacklisted
• threw out
• blackballed

3

as in owned (up)

to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid

I admit to some suspicions about the new neighbors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confessed
• owned (up)
• talked
• copped (to)
• fessed (up)
• spilled
• blabbed
• tattled
• babbled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shut up
• quieted (down)
• hushed
• clammed up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of admitted

While speaking with Fox News Digital, Ramsay admitted that his own pursuit of perfection in the kitchen had come at a cost. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Wright admitted his confidence was shaken last season when a knee injury hindered his development, and limited his opportunities early. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Picollo admitted that run production is a big focal point this offseason. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

According to The Information, Google has admitted about 100 publishers to the AI contribution pilot. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

According to the report, the witness said Metayer admitted he had been involved in a crash when the witness saw the damage to the vehicle. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Steve Kim admitted omitting more than $27,500 in earnings from his 2021 return. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Williams also ordered that all future applications by Epstein to be admitted pro hac vice in the Southern District of Florida be denied for one year. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

She was transferred to Hartford Hospital and admitted with acute heart attack symptoms. — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026