Admit

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Reluctant AgreementPlay
Used when someone agrees to a truth they wish wasn’t true or hesitated to acknowledge. SlideAfter questioning, she finally admitted her jealousy.
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Avoid Past TensePlay
Using 'admitted' might sound like a formal confession or a statement in legal contexts. SlideThe defendant admitted the evidence was damning.
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Not Always NegativePlay
It can also be used for positive truths, although less common. SlideHe admitted he was in love.