admit

To admit something in an open, honest, and direct manner.

To admit something truthfully.

To admit something without hesitation or concealment.

To admit something publicly, without secrecy.

To admit something willingly and without delay.

To admit something to one or a few people, not in public.

To admit something with hesitation or unwillingness.

To admit something unwillingly and with resentment.

A phrase used to say that you are not embarrassed to admit something.

To feel an obligation or necessity to admit something, often reluctantly.

Used to emphasize that one feels it is necessary to say something, even if it is surprising or unwelcome.

To be unwilling to acknowledge or accept something.

To be compelled by circumstances or pressure to admit something.

To strongly dislike having to admit something, often because it proves one was wrong.

To have no objection to admitting something.

To be ready and willing to admit something.

Not wanting to admit something.

To be unwilling and hesitant to admit something.

To be quicker than anyone else to acknowledge something, often a personal weakness.

To feel self-conscious or awkward about admitting something.

Having the integrity to admit something, especially a fault.

To feel embarrassed or guilty about admitting something.

To be brave enough to admit something difficult.

To be brave enough to admit something, especially something frightening or embarrassing.

To not want to admit something, often out of pride or a desire for privacy.

To be very unwilling to admit something.

Used to confess to something, often a wrongdoing. Followed by a noun or -ing verb.