admit of sth
formal — phrasal verb with admit /ədˈmɪt/ verb (-tt-)Definition
› to allow something or make it possible: The present schedule does not admit of modification (= it cannot be changed). The latest events admit of several interpretations.Allowing and permitting
(Definition of admit of sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- allow of sth phrasal verb
- allow verb (GIVE PERMISSION)
- allowable adjective
- authorization noun
- authorize verb
- be my guest! idiom
- concession noun (SOMETHING ALLOWED)
- go ahead phrasal verb
- imprimatur noun
- leave noun (PERMISSION)
- leave verb (GIVE RESPONSIBILITY)
- let sb/sth in phrasal verb
- let sb/sth out phrasal verb
- licence noun
- mandate verb (GIVE PERMISSION)
- OK noun
- sanction noun (APPROVAL)
- submit verb (ALLOW)
- unlicensed adjective
- valid adjective
Topic:
Allowing and permitting
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