Phrasal Verb - own up to
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.Definition
To admit or confess to something, especially a fault or a mistake. To acknowledge responsibility for something. To give in to or accept a situation.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She finally owned up to her mistake and apologized. |
| 2 | He owned up to the lie and promised to be honest. |
| 3 | They owned up to their role in the project's failure. |
| 4 | The company will own up to the environmental damage and take steps to fix it. |
| 5 | She owned up to her fears and faced them head-on. |
| 6 | He owned up to his addiction and sought help. |
| 7 | The politician was forced to own up to his mistakes during the debate. |
| 8 | She owned up to her mistakes and moved on. |
| 9 | The team owned up to their losses and worked harder to improve. |
| 10 | He owned up to his part in the scandal and cooperated with the investigation. |