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Resign yourself to

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Emotional Acceptance

Used when emotionally coming to terms with an unpleasant situation.

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After the accident, he resigned himself to a lengthy recovery.
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Inevitable Outcomes

Used when acknowledging an outcome that is certain or unavoidable.

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With the deadline tomorrow, I've resigned myself to a sleepless night.
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies disappointment or a sense of giving up on something better.

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She resigned herself to never fulfilling her dream of becoming an artist.
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