affronˈtare

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Translation

to face, to confront

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Word origin

From Latin ad- and frons, frontis ('forehead, front'), literally 'to put face to face'.

Origin
Latin
Root
frons
English cognates
front, confront

Grammar

Verb type-are regular

Examples

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We must face the situation together.

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She confronted her fears with courage.

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We will deal with the problem tomorrow morning.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 1: Words 901-910.