Definition of admits

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • admits is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • admits is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • admits is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of admits


  • allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of (verb)

    Examples

    1. admit someone to the profession
    2. She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar

    Synonyms

    1. include
    2. let in
  • admit into a group or community (verb)

    Examples

    1. We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member

    Synonyms

    1. accept
    2. take
    3. take on
  • have room for; hold without crowding (verb)

    Examples

    1. The theater admits 300 people

    Synonyms

    1. accommodate
    2. hold
  • afford possibility (verb)

    Examples

    1. This problem admits of no solution

    Synonyms

    1. allow
  • allow to enter; grant entry to (verb)

    Examples

    1. We cannot admit non-members into our club building
    2. This pipe admits air

    Synonyms

    1. allow in
    2. intromit
    3. let in
  • declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of (verb)

    Examples

    1. He admitted his errors

    Synonyms

    1. acknowledge
  • serve as a means of entrance (verb)

    Examples

    1. This ticket will admit one adult to the show

See definition of admits in Merriam Webster