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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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But the delay, the expense and, let’s face it, the heartache, defeated us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"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

"Because let's face it, if I walk on stage, push the artist out the way and stop the show, I'm going to get bottles of yellow liquid thrown at me."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

It occurred to me that perhaps he thought I could not face it, that being shy, as he knew only too well, I should find myself unable to cope.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier