acknowledge
She acknowledged having been at fault.

Admit
She admitted making a mistake.

Adore
Don't you just adore lying in a hot bath?

anticipate
They anticipate having several applicants for the job.

appreciate
I appreciate your making the effort to come.

avoid
I try to avoid going shopping on Saturdays.

celebrate

confess
He confessed to sleeping/having slept through most of the movie.

Contemplate
I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.

delay
I think we should delay deciding about this until next year

Deny