turn to

Verb

Meaning

speak to

direct one's interest or attention towards; go into

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

address use turn approach refer begin apply review interview addressed employ examine resort concentrate utilize
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Hypernyms

communicate intercommunicate

Hyponyms

call address

Examples

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger. Epictetus

Throughout the day, try to remember God more often. If you feel bad, turn to Him: "Lord, I feel bad, help me." If you feel good: "Lord, glory to You, thank You for this joy." If you are worried about someone: "Lord, I am worried about him, help him." Whatever happens, turn it into prayer. Ambrose of Optina

When you see that the devil has your child by the throat, instead of getting angry at your son for straying from the right path, turn to God. Learn to turn to God in prayer for your children. Instead of scolding or condemning them, ask God to intervene in your struggles with your children. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia

The hen's eyes turn to where she has her eggs. Portuguese Proverb

Does sheep manure turn to caramel? Egyptian Proverb

Leave a jest when it pleases lest it turn to earnest. Romanian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

turn things around turn thumbs down turn tippet turn to account turn to crime turn to custard