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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Let’s face it: Social media and these influencers aren’t going away any time soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

He added that no family should ever receive a diagnosis like his daughter's and be left to face it alone.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

I guess he’s still not ready to face it.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

face it

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