From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English I must admit/say/confessspoken used to emphasize what you are saying I must say, it gave me quite a shock.
What do you mean by admit?
1a : to allow scope for : permit admits no possibility of misunderstanding. b : to concede as true or valid admitted making a mistake. 2a : to allow entry (as to a place, fellowship, or privilege) an open window had admitted rain admitted to the club.
What does I must say mean?
phrase. (also I have to say) I cannot refrain from saying (used to emphasize an opinion) ‘you have a nerve, I must say! ‘
Do you need to admit commas?
‘I must admit’ is spoken as a separate phrase, so use a comma. The sentence doesn’t mean “I have to admit that . . .”, it means “admittedly, or surprisingly (from me), it is true that . . .” When you say ‘I must admit’, you are not actually admitting anything (like guilt). The add-on phrase can also go at the end.
Does admit mean accepted?
Admitted means the same as accepted, but isn’t as commonly used here. “She enrolled at XY” could mean paying your deposit and reserving your spot, and matriculated is a formal way of saying actually started taking classes as a full-time student.
Is it correct to say admit of?
[intransitive, transitive] to say that you have done something wrong or illegal synonym confess to admit to something He refused to admit to the other charges. admit to doing something She admitted to having stolen the car. admit something She admitted theft.
How do you say I must say?
Synonyms
- articulate.
- enunciate.
- pronounce.
- utter.
- vocalize.
How do you use I must say in a sentence?
I-must-say sentence example
- His anxiety to be believed is very great, and I must say his personal promises I am inclined to believe; then his feelings are very strong; he feels kindness deeply..
- Although I must say that after opening a range of can from cod roes to mutton cutlets, there are two that stand out.
What is the sentence of must?
[M] [T] He must have left the water running. [M] [T] You must do what seems right to you. [M] [T] You must pay attention to his advice. [M] [T] They must have suspected me of stealing.
What does if I’m not mistaken mean?
phrase. You use expressions such as if I’m not mistaken and unless I’m very much mistaken as a polite way of emphasizing the statement you are making, especially when you are confident that it is correct. [emphasis] I think Alfred wanted to marry Jennifer, if I am not mistaken.
What’s the difference between admitting and accepting?
Admitting something is kind of like saying it out loud and just acknowledging that whatever the subject matter is actually exists. Accepting it is actually looking at something in a deeper meaning or value.
Has been admitted Meaning?
The standard phrase is to admit someone to hospital. (If we don’t know which hospital, we can write to a hospital.) So the passive voice of this (He has been admitted to hospital) is correct, as you said. The passive voice is formed from the verb be (has been or was) plus the past participle (admitted).
How do I know if I got accepted to college?
Most colleges have status checks through their undergraduate admissions offices website. The confirmation that tells you they have received your application usually will have a website login and password so only you can see at what stage of the process your application is.
Does not admit meaning?
Non-Admissions
If a party does ‘not admit’ a particular claim in its notice of defence, it may be precluded from leading any evidence in relation to that issue at trial.
What is the past form of admit?
admitted
admit Definitions and Synonyms
| present tense | |
|---|---|
| I/you/we/they | admit |
| he/she/it | admits |
| present participle | admitting |
| past tense | admitted |
How do you say your beautiful without saying it?
+45 Ways to Say YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL in English
- You are so adorable.
- I have never seen anyone as beautiful as you.
- You make my heart melt.
- Your beauty is incomparable.
- Your smile melts my heart.
- Lovely.
- Dazzling.
- Tip-top.
Do say so myself meaning?
The phrase if I do say so myself is an expression people use when they are giving their opinion on something that might be biased about. It shows that they believe this in spite of the fact that they know it sounds biased.
What is forsooth mean in English?
in truth : indeed
Definition of forsooth
: in truth : indeed —often used to imply contempt or doubt.
What should I say Meaning?
you ought to say”what am I supposed to say? ” implying there is a correct or expected response,. what should i say ” is asking for advice or a suggestion from the listener,` with no pre-determined phrase in mind.
Do you believe synonym?
In this page you can discover 74 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for believe, like: have faith, be confident, accept, be convinced, conclude, affirm, think, be certain, trust, postulate and feel sure.
Will have a say synonym?
“Didsbury, however, will have a say in the assistants’ finals, which runs alongside the main event.”
What is another word for have a say?
| contribute | express |
|---|---|
| put forward | reveal |
| state | voice |
| add | announce |
| chip in | clarify |
