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单词 make-peace
释义

make-peace

[ meyk-pees ]
/ ˈmeɪkˌpis /
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noun

a peacemaker.

Origin of make-peace

First recorded in 1510–20; noun use of verb phrase make peace

Words nearby make-peace

make one's way, make-or-break, make out, make out like a bandit, makeover, make-peace, maker, make-ready, make rounds, maker's mark, makerspace
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Example sentences from the Web for make-peace

  • "This is a make-peace fashion of thine," said the beldam, relaxing into a smile.

    Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2)|John P. Kennedy

Idioms and Phrases with make-peace

make peace

Bring about friendly relations or a state of amity; end hostilities. For example, The United Nations sent a task force to make peace between the two warring factions, or Mom was good at making peace among the children. [Mid-1100s] Also see make one's peace with.

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