admit vs Admitted

Both 'admit' and 'admitted' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Admit' is the base form of the verb and is used in present tense, while 'admitted' is the past tense form of the verb. So, the choice between 'admit' and 'admitted' depends on the tense you need to use in your sentence.

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admit

The word 'admit' is the base form of the verb and is used in present tense.

Use 'admit' when you want to confess or acknowledge something in the present tense.

Examples:

I admit that I was wrong.
She admits her mistakes openly.

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Or else admit failure... painfully.
Only the self-confident can admit to failure.
You must admit he's charming.
I admit my inferiority without rancour, I can only stammer that I...
I could barely admit it to myself.
A pleasant one, I admit.
The moment we admit our weaknesses.
But you admit contracting HIV was your fault.
I admit, what happened was beyond forgiveness.
I admit that's... Impressively outside-the-box thinking.
You yourself admit Escalus is weak.
I admit I have a problem.
But you yourself admit the software will learn.
You always avoid your responsibilities and never admit defeat.
These proximity switches admit a supply voltage between 20-250 Vac.
Sources within LVPD admit they have no solid lead...
Commander Markov won't admit anything.
There are difficulties, as the organizers admit.
The Commission should therefore only admit health technology assessment authorities which meet these standards.
I admit my cunning plan backfired.

Alternatives:

acknowledge
confess
own up to
accept

Admitted

The word 'admitted' is the past tense form of the verb.

Use 'admitted' when you want to confess or acknowledge something in the past tense.

Examples:

He admitted his guilt.
She admitted that she had made a mistake.

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Thuc Admitted He Withheld his Sacramental Intention 10 Times
Napoléon Bonaparte - Admitted in 1803 when he was First Consul.
Admitted after suffering myocardial infarction during...
Admitted to Columbia Presbyterian suffering from seizures and lethargy.
Admitted as camper, 5 places to sit, insurance historical redoubt.
Admitted in November 2004, only owner.
Admitted are neither dissent nor freedom of thought.
Admitted product categories: Kitchen furniture and accessories.
July 27, 2005. Admitted to Bethlehem Emergency for a fractured jaw.
Admitted yesterday, coronary care unit, room 306.
Admitted for resection of cardiac myxoma. 6.2 centimeters in the left atrium.
Admitted in 1985, cil 2.0, enrolled ASI.
Rare Road Version, Admitted 10/01/1976, plate French (to application possible registration in Italy).
Admitted in 1971 86.000 Km, color amaranth, estate in playpen.
Admitted to Bethlehem Emergency for a fractured jaw.
Admitted Mountain-Charles, I eventually surrender with plates Italian and enrolled ASI.Perfect conditions.
Admitted to the Society of Friends as a minister, Elizabeth became a famous preacher.
Admitted May 1970, only owner, original documents.
Admitted in 1976, completely original.
Admitted in Italy, new plate.

Alternatives:

acknowledged
confessed
owned up to
accepted

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