admitted, confessed
Der Dieb gestand widerstrebend seine Schuld ein.
The thief reluctantly admitted his guilt.
He confessed his guilt.
She confessed her love to him.
Tom gestand, seine Frau ermordet zu haben.
Tom confessed to murdering his wife.
Tom stand auf der Bergspitze und gestand dem Himmel seine Liebe zu Maria.
Tom stood on the mountaintop and confessed his love for Mary to heaven.
He confessed to his crime.