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

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

And let’s face it, the average golfer only has a few par putts per round so most putts are candidates for gimmes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

My brain, and my heart, simply could not face it.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana