Emit vs. Admit
Difference Between Emit and Admit
Emitverb
(transitive) to send out or give off
Admitverb
(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance, whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration; to receive; to take.
A ticket admits one into a playhouse.They were admitted into his house.to admit a serious thought into the mindto admit evidence in the trial of a causeEmitverb
expel (gases or odors)
Admitverb
(transitive) To allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
to admit an attorney to practice lawthe prisoner was admitted to bailEmitverb
give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.;
The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emitsAdmitverb
(transitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny
the argument or fact is admittedhe admitted his guiltshe admitted taking drugs / she admitted to taking drugsEmitverb
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words);
She let out a big heavy sighHe uttered strange sounds that nobody could understandAdmitverb
(transitive) To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
the words do not admit such a construction.Admitverb
(intransitive) To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).
circumstances do not admit of thisthe text does not admit of this interpretationAdmitverb
(transitive) To allow to enter a hospital or similar facility for treatment.
Admitverb
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of;
He admitted his errorsShe acknowledged that she might have forgottenAdmitverb
allow to enter; grant entry to;
We cannot admit non-members into our clubAdmitverb
allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of;
admit someone to the professionShe was admitted to the New Jersey BarAdmitverb
admit into a group or community;
accept students for graduate studyWe'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new memberAdmitverb
afford possibility;
This problem admits of no solutionThis short story allows of several different interpretationsAdmitverb
give access or entrance to;
The French doors admit onto the yardAdmitverb
have room for; hold without crowding;
This hotel can accommodate 250 guestsThe theater admits 300 peopleThe auditorium can't hold more than 500 peopleAdmitverb
serve as a means of entrance;
This ticket will admit one adult to the show
