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I admit to vs I admit that

Both "I admit to" and "I admit that" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "I admit to" is used when confessing to a specific action or behavior, while "I admit that" is used when acknowledging a fact or statement. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on what you are admitting to or acknowledging.

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I admit to

This phrase is correct and commonly used when confessing to a specific action or behavior.

Use "I admit to" when confessing to a specific action or behavior. It is followed by a verb or noun phrase.

Examples:

  • I admit to eating all the cookies.
  • She admitted to cheating on the test.
  • He admitted to being wrong.
  • They admitted to their mistake.
  • The suspect admitted to the crime.
  • I admit to feeling a bit ill → confieso que me siento algo mal · Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons ...
  • I admit to being careless. (CM); [S] · [T] I admit that I was careless. (CK); [S] · [T] I admitted that I was wrong. (Amastan); [S] · [T] I have to admit I'm curious. (CK)
  • Should I Admit to Making a Major Mistake at Work? Alison Green / Ask a Manager . July 22, 2015. SHARE. 467174221. Cultura RM/Leonora Saunders—Getty ...
  • "But this I admit to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers, believing everything that is in accordance with the Law ...

Alternatives:

  • I confess to
  • I acknowledge
  • I own up to
  • I take responsibility for
  • I come clean about

I admit that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when acknowledging a fact or statement.

Use "I admit that" when acknowledging a fact or statement. It is followed by a clause or statement.

Examples:

  • I admit that I was wrong.
  • She admitted that she made a mistake.
  • He admitted that he had lied.
  • They admitted that they were lost.
  • The suspect admitted that he had committed the crime.
  • Feb 11, 2006 ... Bonjour tout le monde! I have a quick question. How do you say "Yes, I admit that " Here is the context: Yes, I admit that children love watching ...
  • Mar 28, 2013 ... If I Admit That 'Hating Men' Is a Thing, Will You Stop Turning. Okay, so maybe you are a man. Maybe you haven't had the easiest ride in ...
  • However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law ...
  • I admit that he is right. (CK); [S] · [T] Tom admitted his mistake. (CK) ... I admit that I was careless. (CK); [S] · [T] I admitted that I was wrong. (Amastan)

Alternatives:

  • I acknowledge that
  • I accept that
  • I recognize that
  • I concede that
  • I agree that

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