The difference between Come to terms with and Cope with

When used as verbs, come to terms with means to resolve a conflict with, whereas cope with means to come to terms with.


check bellow for the other definitions of Come to terms with and Cope with

  1. Come to terms with as a verb (idiomatic):

    To resolve a conflict with.

    Examples:

    "She finally came to terms with her addictions at her third rehab clinic and rarely drank again."

  2. Come to terms with as a verb (idiomatic):

    To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful

    Examples:

    "Until he comes to terms with the likelihood of failure, he will not succeed."

  1. Cope with as a verb (transitive):

    To come to terms with; to overcome any difficulties presented by.

    Examples:

    "She finds her mental illness very difficult to cope with."

    "The government should implement this policy to cope with this serious problem."

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