comes to terms with
Makes peace with
Comes to terms with means to accept something difficult or unwelcome after a period of resistance or struggle.
The phrase suggests arriving at a mental settlement—making peace with circumstances you cannot change: She's still coming to terms with her diagnosis.
It implies gradual emotional processing rather than immediate acceptance.
- admitsAllows entrance or confesses
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- hard truthUnpleasant accurate statement
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
concession · adaptation · closure · forgiveness · coping · adjustment · accommodation · letting go · moving forward · allows · realization · catharsis · comprehension · making peace · inner peace · acquiescence · flexibility · understanding