Front (Verb)
Meaning 1
Confront bodily; "breast the storm".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The firefighters boldly fronted the raging flames and brought the fire under control.
- She steeled herself and fronted the angry mob that had gathered outside her door.
- As the storm clouds gathered, the captain ordered the crew to front the gale and chart a course through it.
- The soldiers stood firm and fronted the enemy's artillery barrage with courage.
- The rescuers carefully fronted the swollen river, searching for any signs of the missing hikers.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to; "The house looks north"; "My backyard look onto the pond"; "The building faces the park".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The hotel's main entrance fronts the beautiful bay.
- Our house fronts on to a quiet park.
- The living room faces the beautiful view through a large window.
- The office building fronts on to a busy shopping street in downtown.
- The main doors of the restaurant face the bustling square outside.