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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If West's leadership challenge falls flat on its face, it is likely to shore up Sir Keir's position, in the short term at least.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“To deny that only prolongs the situation and puts off any way of reckoning with it. We have to face it in order to understand that it’s within our human nature.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

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

face it

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