own (up to)

verb

Definition of own (up to)next
as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly owned up to damaging the car

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for own (up to)
  1. confess
  2. admit
  3. concede
  4. acknowledge
  5. agree
Verb
  • The 1970s American serial killer, rapist and necrophiliac Ted Bundy—who confessed to at least 30 murders—was the talk of the town long after his execution in 1989.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Despite his workload, Abrams confessed Thursday that leaving his daily television show won't be easy.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of confess
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  • In his post-match press conference, Arteta admitted starting Havertz and Jesus alongside each other meant sacrificing some defensive stability.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Trump admitted the logistical complications when Welker said the U.S. would need 24 times more Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention capacity to deport 1 million people per year.
    Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of admit
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  • Hezbollah, too, withdrew its forces from Syria, and conceded that the rebel offensive there cut off routes to smuggle war matériel from Iran.
    Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
  • For comparison, Manchester City conceded the fewest (3).
    Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of concede
Verb
  • Climate groups acknowledged that while the administration achieved great things for their cause, its insistence on compromising between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources drained the enthusiasm of leftist environmental movement.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The department did acknowledge that the gun looks similar based on images and video from the scene and that the firearm will undergo ballistic testing, authorities told media.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of acknowledge
Verb
  • After Hsu agrees to also tell him about a cannibal relative, the continue on with their date.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For example, 67% of employers say regular conversations with managers about career paths are available, but only 42% of workers agree.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of agree
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“Own (up to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/own%20%28up%20to%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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