Admit and Wait

Admit

Admit verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

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Wait and admit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wait" instead a verb "Admit".

Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.

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Admit and wait are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admit" instead a verb "Wait".

Nearby Words: waited, waiting, waiter

But I have to admit - (everyone starts running) - I can't wait to see what happens next!

Source: And the Adventure Continues
Bitch in Sheep's Clothing: Some characters, like RT or Crisp, admit that they've hated Brad the whole time and can't wait to pummel his face in, and they're not exactly wrong.

Source: Video Game / Lisa
For those that don't, this becomes a problem because your only other options are to either fake it, causing you to wait around, or admit to not making a cake, which *Hyun-ae will chew you out on.

Source: That One Level

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