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reconcile definition
rec·on·cile (rek′ən sīl′)
transitive verb reconciled -·ciled′, reconciling -·cil′·ing
- to make friendly again or win over to a friendly attitude
- to settle (a quarrel, difference, etc.)
- to make (arguments, ideas, texts, accounts, etc.) consistent, compatible, etc.; bring into harmony
- to make content, submissive, or acquiescent (to) to become reconciled to one's lot
Etymology: ME reconsilen < OFr reconcilier < L reconciliare: see re- & conciliate
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