verb

reconcile

/ˈrekənˌsaɪl/ · say it: REK·uhn·syl

to restore friendly relations

In Actions & Behavior

to make two ideas compatible

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (verb) to find a way to make two different or opposite things work together or accept them both

2. (verb) to make someone agree or be satisfied again after a disagreement or conflict

3. (verb) to check that records or accounts match and correct any differences

Examples

1. She tried to reconcile her love of art with her practical need for a stable job.
2. The two former friends finally reconciled after not speaking for years.
3. The accountant reconciled the bank statement with the company's records.

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reconcile

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