admit (to a wrongdoing)
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith
report the receipt of
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
accept as legally binding and valid
