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Definitions

face it

VERB
approve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept favor
STRONG
acclaim admire applaud appreciate approbate commend countenance esteem handle like praise respect
WEAK
be big on go along with grin and bear it live with put up with regard highly roll with punches string along with take up on think highly of
Antonyms
STRONG
censure condemn criticize denounce deny despise disapprove dislike disregard disrespect hate neglect refuse scorn
WEAK
disagree disallow invalidate oppose reject

Example Sentences

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"It is hard, but countries have to face it."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

So if you’re also struggling to get started, consider teaming up with a partner, friend or family member so that you don’t have to face it alone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Let’s face it: The stigma for men is real and it has consequences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"In the year ending March 2025, we made a small surplus, giving us the resilience to navigate the financial challenges we currently face," it said.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

After the fifth door closed in my face, it dawned on me that come tomorrow, I might finally find out whether Frankie’s description of the textile mills had been true.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros