To face
Example: She faces challenges with determination
Definition
"To face" means to confront or deal with a situation, problem, or challenge directly and with determination. For example, when someone faces difficulties, they acknowledge and address them head-on rather than avoiding them.
Etymology
The phrase "to face" comes from the Old French word 'facier' or 'facer,' meaning 'to do' or 'to make,' which originates from the Latin 'facies,' meaning 'face' or 'appearance.' Over time, it evolved to mean turning towards something or confronting it directly. Did you know? The usage of "to face" in English dates back to the late Middle Ages and originally referred to turning one's face toward a direction or person.
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"To face" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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