Used in a Sentence

admitted

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for admitted.

Editorial note

While the headline is hyperbole, the fact is that Intel has passively admitted that newer process sizes are taking more time to achieve.

Examples14
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of admitted gathered in one view.

verb

(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

verb

(transitive or intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

verb

(transitive) To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for admitted.

verb

(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

verb

(transitive or intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

verb

(transitive) To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.

Example sentences

1

While the headline is hyperbole, the fact is that Intel has passively admitted that newer process sizes are taking more time to achieve.

2

But that's the point: as far as anyone knows - more specifically, as far as anyone has admitted.

3

You admitted that you effectively avoid the CEO, so how would he know you've got this displeasure?

4

So many of the houses along the Pacific coast were built before the geologic truth was known/admitted.

5

But again, the evidence was admitted by the judge for reasons given in the judge's summary.

6

But yes, it's true no one admitted to deleting the files that later turned up missing.

7

Microsoft has essentially admitted that the independent contractor was guilty of intellectual property theft.

8

Of course, once Ellen stepped down and Yishan already exposed Alexis, he admitted it.

9

The funny/sad thing is that the NY Times basically admitted that's what they've become.

10

Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, has openly admitted to wanting customers who stay and work in the store cause of this.

11

You just admitted what the article claimed but with a different reason.

12

Recently a senior researcher admitted to me that from a journal he referees for, he was referee-ing for a paper and found 10 issues with it.

Quote examples

1

You're contradicting yourself, you say that "Not once did he come forward and say it was him" and then you say Alexis publicly admitted it himself.

2

Admitted, I'm not a fan of Google and maybe a bit grumpy, but I read this blog entry as "Now everyone will need a G+ account, but it won't have a public profile".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use admitted in a sentence?

While the headline is hyperbole, the fact is that Intel has passively admitted that newer process sizes are taking more time to achieve.

What does admitted mean?

(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

What part of speech is admitted?

admitted is commonly used as verb.