confront

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of confront with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

confront

(verb)

Meaning

to face a problem or challenge bravely

Example

"She decided to confront her fear of heights."

Synonyms

facechallengebrave

Antonyms

avoidevade

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin confrontare, meaning to stand face to face.
Related word forms
  • noun: confrontation
  • adjective: confrontational

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