confront
Translation
to confront, to face, to challenge
Examples
You must confront your fears.
You must confront your fears.
She decided to confront her boss about the issue.
She decided to confront her boss about the issue.
The soldiers confronted the enemy.
The soldiers confronted the enemy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to face or deal with (a problem or difficulty) You must confront your fears.
((sb.)) ((about sth.)) to accuse (sb.) of (sth.) She decided to confront her boss about the issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: face, challenge, tackle; Antonyms: avoid, evade, dodge
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) and 'frons' (forehead, front). Literally 'to bring face to face'.
Memory Tips
Imagine standing in 'front' of a problem or person you need to deal with.