Confront Meaning
/kənˈfɹʌnt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
verbTo deal with.
Sentence Examples
A soldier often has to confront danger.
I think it's time for me to confront that problem.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She decided to ____ her fear of heights by climbing the tall ladder.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She finally decided to bravely ____ her boss about the unfair treatment in the office.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French confronter, borrowed from Medieval Latin cōnfrontāre, from con- + frontem (“front, forehead”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She decided to ____ her fear of heights by climbing the tall ladder.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She finally decided to bravely ____ her boss about the unfair treatment in the office.