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
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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."
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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."
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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."