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Abil Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

"confess to" and "admit to"

X has confessed to his involvement in Y's murder.

X has admitted to his involvement in Y's murder.

Is there any difference between "confess to" and "admit to" in the context mentioned above?
  

Top answer

No, not really. A confession is often a more formal admission.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, not really.
  • A confession is often a more formal admission.
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No, not really. A confession is often a more formal admission.
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