reconcile
verb
rec·on·cile ˈre-kən-ˌsī(-ə)l 
reconciled; reconciling
transitive verb
1
a
: to restore to friendship or harmony
reconciled the factions
b
: settle, resolve
reconcile differences
2
: to make consistent or congruous
reconcile an ideal with reality
3
: to cause to submit to or accept something unpleasant
was reconciled to hardship
4
a
: to check (a financial account) against another for accuracy
b
: to account for
intransitive verb
: to become reconciled
reconcilability
ˌre-kən-ˌsī-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun reconcilable
ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl
adjective ˈre-kən-ˌsī-
reconcilement
ˈre-kən-ˌsī(-ə)l-mənt
noun reconciler noun
Synonyms
- accommodate
- attune
- conciliate
- conform
- coordinate
- harmonize
- key
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Example Sentences
She and Eddie had separated and reconciled so many times the children had lost track of whose clothes were where. 
John Grisham, The Chamber, 1995 He thought they might reconcile the Parisians to his daring design by reminding them of the familiar arches of their bridges. Mario Salvadori, Why Buildings Stand Up, 1990 By exposing the comic-pathetic quality of the human condition, it temporarily reconciles us to that condition without creating in us complacence, lethargy, or any negative emotion. Clifton Fadiman, Center Magazine, January-February 1971 It is a function of architecture to reconcile technology with human cussedness, to make the mechanics of life endurable … Russell Lynes, Harper's, October 1968 It can be difficult to reconcile your ideals with reality. historians have never been able to reconcile the two eyewitness accounts of the battle See More
John Grisham, The Chamber, 1995 He thought they might reconcile the Parisians to his daring design by reminding them of the familiar arches of their bridges. Mario Salvadori, Why Buildings Stand Up, 1990 By exposing the comic-pathetic quality of the human condition, it temporarily reconciles us to that condition without creating in us complacence, lethargy, or any negative emotion. Clifton Fadiman, Center Magazine, January-February 1971 It is a function of architecture to reconcile technology with human cussedness, to make the mechanics of life endurable … Russell Lynes, Harper's, October 1968 It can be difficult to reconcile your ideals with reality. historians have never been able to reconcile the two eyewitness accounts of the battle See More Recent Examples on the Web Lawmakers are also still trying to reconcile bills that would legalize sports betting as well as a sweeping mental health bill. Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 He’s also increasingly frustrated by prying journalists who can’t reconcile Worthy’s lyrics with his famous step-sister. Max Bell, SPIN, 30 Aug. 2022 Turkey has recalibrated its foreign policy over the past year to mend ties and reconcile with neighbors, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 My deepest hope is that these two intelligent, capable men have an opportunity to heal, talk this out and reconcile. Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 Creating a memorial is necessary to honor the lives lost, become a city that’s transparent about the shameful parts of its history and to reconcile with that past, De León said. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 His personal evolution reflects the sweeping change in a nation forced to reconcile faith and conservative values with unyielding demands by generations of women for control over their bodies. Natalie Kitroeff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 The idea that that might be the kind of icebreaking fact, which allows the kids to reconcile, that was set pretty early as well. Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2022 So this was what the other Rosalie had planned all along—to reconcile me with my mama? Okwiri Oduor, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More
Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 He’s also increasingly frustrated by prying journalists who can’t reconcile Worthy’s lyrics with his famous step-sister. Max Bell, SPIN, 30 Aug. 2022 Turkey has recalibrated its foreign policy over the past year to mend ties and reconcile with neighbors, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 My deepest hope is that these two intelligent, capable men have an opportunity to heal, talk this out and reconcile. Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 Creating a memorial is necessary to honor the lives lost, become a city that’s transparent about the shameful parts of its history and to reconcile with that past, De León said. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 His personal evolution reflects the sweeping change in a nation forced to reconcile faith and conservative values with unyielding demands by generations of women for control over their bodies. Natalie Kitroeff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 The idea that that might be the kind of icebreaking fact, which allows the kids to reconcile, that was set pretty early as well. Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2022 So this was what the other Rosalie had planned all along—to reconcile me with my mama? Okwiri Oduor, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reconciler, from Latin reconciliare, from re- + conciliare to conciliate
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Phrases Containing reconcile
Kids Definition
reconcile
verb
rec·on·cile ˈre-kən-ˌsīl
reconciled; reconciling
1
: to make friendly again
She helped to reconcile friends who had been quarreling.
2
: to settle by agreement : adjust
You'll have to reconcile your differences.
3
: to make agree
His story cannot be reconciled with the facts.
4
: to cause to give in or accept
I reconciled myself to the loss.
Legal Definition
reconcile
verb
rec·on·cile ˈre-kən-ˌsīl
reconciled; reconciling
transitive verb
1
a
: to restore to harmony
reconciled the parties
reconciled the marriage
b
: to bring to resolution
reconcile differences
2
a
: to check (a financial account) against another for accuracy
b
: to account for
intransitive verb
: to become reconciled
specifically : to voluntarily resume cohabitation as spouses prior to a divorce becoming final with the mutual intention of remaining together and reestablishing a harmonious relationship
denied the complaint for divorce because the parties had reconciled
reconcilements
noun
as in détentes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- détentes
- reconciliations
- peacetimes
- armistices
- accords
- truces
- detentes
- cease-fires
- peaces
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- conflicts
- wars
- hostilities
- hot wars