Synonyms for

Admission

Verb / æˈdmɪʃʌn / / ʌˈdmɪʃʌn / Another word for admission — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of allowing someone to enter a place or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • gain admission
  • seek admission
  • apply for admission
  • request admission
  • grant admission
  • secure admission
  • pay admission
  • ticket of admission

Word family

verb admit
adjective admissible

Usage note

While 'admission' can refer to the act of confessing something, it is more commonly used to mean permission to enter a place or join an organization. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I was excited to receive my letter of admission to the university.
  2. The admission fee for the amusement park was expensive.
  3. The admission requirements for the job were very specific.
  4. The admission line for the concert was very long.
  5. The museum offers free admission on certain days of the week.

Quotes

  • The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself. - Mark Caine
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston S. Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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