The difference between Come to terms with and Deal with

When used as verbs, come to terms with means to resolve a conflict with, whereas deal with means to handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression.

check bellow for the other definitions of Come to terms with and Deal 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. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.

    Examples:

    "This book deals with incest."

  2. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To take action with respect to (someone or something).

    Examples:

    "The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students."

  3. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To consider, as an example.

    Examples:

    "Let us deal with the case of China."

  4. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

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

    Examples:

    "We deal with having just a gallon of gas. Thankfully he'd dealt with such issues before, so he had all the necessary experience."

  5. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.

    Examples:

    "I can deal with this crew of workers."

  6. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To behave in a certain way towards.

    Examples:

    "He deals fairly with his employees."

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