confront — to face someone or something in a challenging or hostile way; to deal with a problem directly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to face someone or something in a challenging or hostile way; to deal with a problem directly
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfrʌnt/
Korean meaning: 맞서다, 직면하다, 대결하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**프런**트
Example Sentences
- When my mom confronted me about the missing cookies, I blamed it on the dog.
- The superhero had to confront his greatest fear: running out of coffee.
- Students must confront the reality of final exams approaching.
confront
VERB//kənˈfrʌnt//
to face someone or something in a challenging or hostile way; to deal with a problem directly
to face someone or something in a challenging or hostile way; to deal with a problem directly
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Origin
From Latin 'confrontare', combining 'con-' (together, against) and 'frontare' (to face), derived from 'frons' meaning 'forehead' or 'front'. The word entered Middle English and Old French before becoming established in Modern English.
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“When my mom confronted me about the missing cookies, I blamed it on the dog.”
“The superhero had to confront his greatest fear: running out of coffee.”
“Students must confront the reality of final exams approaching.”
“The CEO was confronted with evidence of the company's financial problems.”
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