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conciliate definition

con·cili·ate (kən silē āt′)

transitive verb conciliated -·at′ed, conciliating -·at′·ing

  1. to win over; soothe the anger of; make friendly; placate
  2. to gain (regard, good will, etc.) by friendly acts
  3. Archaic to reconcile; make consistent

Etymology: < L conciliatus, pp. of conciliare, to bring together, win over < concilium, council

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