admitted
Translation
acknowledged, confessed, accepted
Examples
He is an admitted fan of the team.
He is an admitted fan of the team.
The patient was admitted to the hospital.
The patient was admitted to the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an acknowledged (noun) He is an admitted fan of the team.
be admitted to ((a place)) to be allowed entry to (a place) The patient was admitted to the hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: acknowledged, confessed; Antonyms: denied, rejected
Etymology
From Latin 'admittere' (ad- 'to' + mittere 'to send'), meaning 'to send to' or 'let in'.
Memory Tips
Think of the past participle of 'admit'. It describes something that has been acknowledged or someone allowed entry.