Admit
Admit verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Earn
Earn verb - To receive as return for effort.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- They get along much better until Stan points out that his blindness will require Francine to earn the income now, forcing Francine to admit that she married to have a provider.
Source: The Unfair Sex -
He then becomes obsessed with trying to earn the forgiveness of the victim's sister and make it up to her, including falling in love with her along the way, though he can't bring himself actually admit he's the one responsible.
Source: The Atoner
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