work out

VERB

solve; satisfy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win

WEAK

attain be effective bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish get something done go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

Example Sentences

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He asked for reassurance that things would work out for him.

From BBC

The math on owning versus renting for 30 years and investing the difference works out in Bovington’s favor, a Moody’s Analytics analysis for The Wall Street Journal showed—with some caveats.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reunion did not work out so well.

From Los Angeles Times

Afterward, having executed the plan, he tells Jay: “I have a feeling things are gonna work out OK for us.”

From The Wall Street Journal

So the strategy has worked out well so far, with a discounted valuation to the S&P 500, as well as diversification away from that large-cap U.S. benchmark.

From MarketWatch

work out

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