Admit
Admit verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Listen
Listen verb - To pay attention especially through the act of hearing.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- It's often a trait of the Fixer Sue becuse She is always there to listen to everyone's problems, even people who wouldn't ordinarily admit they had any problems to themselves, much less admit them to another person, and Mary-Sue fixes them single-handedly.
Source: The Confidant -
Robinton shows himself willing to listen to any issue within his Hall, punish those who break the rules regardless of rank or station, and admit to his own follies.
- They're willing to listen to their elders, and admit they have much to learn.
Source: Neutral Good
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