Definitions and Examples of confront, face, meet
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To face a difficult situation or problem directly.
Example
She decided to confront her boss about the unfair treatment she had been receiving at work.
To confront or deal with a situation or problem directly.
Example
He knew he had to face the consequences of his actions and apologize for his mistake.
To come into contact with someone or something, especially by chance or arrangement.
Example
I'm excited to meet my new colleagues and start working on our project together.
Key Differences: confront vs face vs meet
- 1Confront implies a direct and often difficult encounter with a situation or problem.
- 2Face is a more general term that can refer to any direct encounter with a situation or problem.
- 3Meet implies a chance or arranged encounter with someone or something.
Effective Usage of confront, face, meet
- 1Problem-Solving: Use confront and face to describe dealing with problems directly.
- 2Socializing: Use meet to describe coming into contact with people or things.
- 3Business: Use confront and face to describe dealing with difficult situations in the workplace.
Remember this!
The antonyms of avoid are confront, face, and meet. Confront implies a direct and often difficult encounter, face is a more general term for any direct encounter, and meet implies a chance or arranged encounter. Use these words to describe problem-solving, socializing, and business situations.
