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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There are six months of the season left to play but, let's face it, they've had it.

From BBC

"And make sure that this phenomenal, beautiful opportunity that we have to compete for the drivers' championship and be the ones that actually stop Verstappen's dominance in this period of Formula 1, we want to face it as the best of ourselves."

From BBC

Let’s face it, though: Longer term, America’s growing appetite for fast-casual restaurant chains isn’t going anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

Let’s face it: Preparing and roasting a turkey is intimidating.

From Salon

So, I'm happy to be able to face it because that means it's a good sign.

From Barron's

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