faced

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To confront or meet the gaze of someone; to encounter or experience something.

  - "He faced his fears and went bungee jumping."
  - "The defendant faced the judge in court."
  - "The new employee was faced with a difficult task."

• Verb

  2. To apply a substance, such as paint or makeup, to the front or exposed side of an object.

  - "The artist faced the canvas and began to paint."
  - "She faced her makeup before going out."

---

Pronunciation

1. /feɪst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100966"
2. /feɪst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100966"

---

Synonyms

confront , deal with

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with faced
aced , braced , graced , paced

---

Variants

List of all variants of faced that leads to same result
-faced , face , face the music , faced , faces , facing , bald-faced , bald-faced hornet , bald-faced hornets , baldfaced hornet , baldfaced hornets , bold-faced , boldfaced , brazen-faced , double-face , double-faced , Janus-faced , open-face , open-faced , pie-faced

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'faced' comes from the Old English word 'facen' which means 'face' or 'front'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'fask' and the German word 'gesicht', both of which also mean 'face'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'faced' can also be used figuratively to describe the front or exterior of a building or other structure.

2. In some cultures, the act of facing someone or something is considered a sign of respect or courage.

3. The term 'faced' is also used in the context of playing cards, where a card is said to be 'faced down' when it is hidden from view and 'faced up' when it is visible.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. confront: To face someone or something directly, often in a challenging or confrontational way.

2. makeup: A cosmetic preparation used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'faced' is often used metaphorically to describe the act of confronting or dealing with a difficult situation. For example, in Ernest Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', the protagonist, Robert Jordan, is faced with the task of blowing up a bridge during the Spanish Civil War. In art, the term can refer to the application of paint or other mediums to the front or exposed side of a canvas or other surface.

How to Memorize "faced"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of facing someone or something, such as meeting the gaze of a person or applying paint to a canvas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'faced' with the idea of confronting or dealing with a situation, or with the application of paint or makeup to a face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'faced' with the first letter of each definition: 'Facing Fears And Challenges Every Day' for definition 1, and 'Face Paints And Canvases Everyday' for definition 2.

---

Memorize "faced" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize faced is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.