confesses

verb

Definition of confessesnext
present tense third-person singular of confess
1
as in admits
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid the thief confessed to dozens of robberies

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2
as in concedes
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly political prisoners, under threat of torture, forced to confess their guilt

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  1. admits
  2. concedes
  3. acknowledges
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  • Much of his education on the farm has come from other farmers and the internet, Grenier admits, which was a factor in starting his documentary series, Earth Speed.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Former Boulder district attorney, Alex Hunter, says police tried to follow up on pedophiles, but admits that early on the force was clearly overwhelmed.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of admits
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  • Many lobster dishes are thought of as summer staples, Holden concedes, but lobster is also fitting for special occasions.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Notre Dame concedes a fairly high volume of 3s, so the defense wasn’t the reason for that shot profile in Thursday’s matchup.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of concedes
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  • Machado acknowledges that the price has been high.
    Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Students can benefit from feedback that acknowledges their strengths while gently guiding them toward growth.
    Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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