Admit of and Want

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Admit of verb - To make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities.

Usage example: your question does not admit of a simple “yes” or “no” answer

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

Want verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

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Admit of and want are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admit of" instead a verb "Want".

Nearby Words: wanting, wanted

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