Acknowledge - Recognize - Concede - Confess
These words all mean to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true.
Admit to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true: It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.
Acknowledge (rather formal) to accept that sth exist, is true or has happened: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
Recognize to admit or be aware that sth exists or is true: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously.
Concede (rather formal) to admit, often unwillingly, that sth is true or logical: He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties.
Confess (rather formal) to admit sth that you feel ashamed or embarrassed about: They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.
Admit or Concede?
When sb admits sth, they are usually agreeing that sth which is generally considered bad or wrong is true or has happened, especially when it relates to their own actions. When sb concedes sth, they are usually accepting unwillingly, that a particular fact or statement is true or logical.
Patterns
*To admit/acknowledge/recognize/concede/confess that...
*To admit/confess to sth
*To admit/concede/confess sth to sb
*To admit/acknowledge/recognize the truth
*To admit/confess your mistakes/ignorance
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