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confront

/kənˈfrʌnt/
con · front kən · ˈfrʌnt
English Definition
v. face, oppose
中文释义
面对，对抗
Significado en Español
enfrentar, confrontar
한국어 뜻
직면하다, 맞서다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đối mặt, đương đầu
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Example Sentence

Confront your fears.

直面你的恐惧。

Synonyms
face challenge
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together)+front(surface/face)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “confront” in the sentence: “The teacher encouraged the students to confront their fears and speak in front of the class.”

  1. A avoid
  2. B challenge
  3. C ignore
  4. D detour
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B — challenge. “confront” means v. face, oppose

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She gathered all her courage to ______ the bully directly.

  1. A avoid
  2. B flee
  3. C confront
  4. D ignore
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C — confront. “confront” means v. face, oppose

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Common questions about “confront”

What does “confront” mean?

confront — v. face, oppose. In Chinese: 面对，对抗.

How do you pronounce “confront”?

confront is pronounced /kənˈfrʌnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · front.

How do you use “confront” in a sentence?

Confront your fears. (直面你的恐惧。)

What are synonyms for “confront”?

face, challenge — all close in meaning to confront (v. face, oppose).

Is “confront” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. confront appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “confront”?

con(together)+front(surface/face)

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