admiten

v. admit, confess to something; allow entrance; accept as valid; acknowledge, recognize; initiate

= admit, concede, own, own up.
Ex: This theory would ensure that the basic framework of the scheme would appropriately admit every subject.
Ex: Only an incurable pessimist would refuse to concede that the future will be longer than the past.
Ex: 'I don't know what to say,' she owned and lapsed into silence.
Ex: But let's not forget that he owned up for what he did and even gave all his betting money to charity.
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* admitir a Alguien en un grupo = adopt + Nombre + into the fold.
* admitirlo = come out with + it.
* admitir un número de reservas mayor a las plazas existentes = overbook.
* no admitir discusión = be out of the question.
* no tener reparos en admitir que = make + no bones about + Algo.
* readmitir = re-admit [readmit].
* triste de admitir = sad to relate.