confess
verb8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
used to state that a confession has been reported but is not yet proven
to admit something willingly and without being forced
to admit something without hiding any details
to admit something in front of other people
to admit something quickly and willingly
must confess8.8
used to introduce a reluctant admission or a personal opinion
to be required to admit something, often reluctantly
confess to9.2
used to specify what was confessed (e.g., a crime, a feeling)