Synonyms for
Admission
Definition
The act of allowing someone to enter a place or organization.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- gain admission
- seek admission
- apply for admission
- request admission
- grant admission
- secure admission
- pay admission
- ticket of admission
Word family
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
- I was excited to receive my letter of admission to the university.
- The admission fee for the amusement park was expensive.
- The admission requirements for the job were very specific.
- The admission line for the concert was very long.
- 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