English word admit comes from Latin admittere
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| admittere | Latin (lat) | |
| amettre | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| amitten | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| admit | English (eng) | (intransitive) To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).. (transitive) To allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.. (transitive) To allow to enter a hospital or similar facility for treatment.. (transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance, whether into a place, or into the mind, or consideration; [...] |