I admit
I confess it
I admit introduces a reluctant concession—something the speaker acknowledges despite preferring not to: I admit I was wrong, I admit it looks bad.
The phrase signals honesty or vulnerability, often preceding uncomfortable truths.
It can soften criticism that follows: I admit the food was good, but the service was terrible.
- confessAcknowledge wrongdoing openly
- I confessAcknowledge one's wrongdoing
- acknowledgeConfirm receipt or truth
- concedeAdmit something reluctantly
- fair enoughAcknowledging reasonable logic
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- I statementsI am, I feel, I think, I believe, I want
- admissionsapplication, acceptance letter, application deadline, application form, application fee
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