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rec·on·cile
 reconcile
- pronunciation:
- re
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 n
saIl
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reconciled, reconciles, reconciling |
| definition 1: |
to overcome differences and restore a relationship between.
Arbitration reconciled the warring factions.
- antonyms:
- estrange
- similar words:
- accord, appease, conciliate, mediate, propitiate, reunite
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| definition 2: |
to correct or adjust (at least one of two or more things) in order to resolve contradictions or incompatibility.
She reconciled the bank statement and her checkbook.- similar words:
- adapt, adjust, correct, rectify
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| definition 3: |
to overcome the resistance of (someone) to a displeasing idea, circumstance, or the like.
I must reconcile myself to losing him.- synonyms:
- resign
- similar words:
- accommodate, bring, persuade
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| related words: |
balance, conform, pacify, resign, settle |
| derivations: |
reconcilingly (adv.), reconciler (n.) |
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