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reconcile

Definition for reconcile

verb as in make peace; adjust

Strongest matches

accommodate, appease, assuage, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, pacify, placate, rectify, resolve, reunite

Strong matches

accord, accustom, arbitrate, arrange, attune, compose, conciliate, cool, fit, intercede, mediate, mitigate, propitiate, proportion, regulate, settle, suit, tune

Weak matches

bring to terms, bring together, bury the hatchet, come together, fix up, get together on, kiss and make up, make matters up, make up, patch things up, patch up, re-establish, reconciliate, restore harmony, win over

verb as in resign oneself to something

Strongest matches

accept, accommodate

Strong matches

resign, submit, yield

Weak matches

get used to, make the best of, put up with

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Example Sentences

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The BBC understands the couple reconciled and married later that year.

From BBC

Prince Harry has previously expressed his desire to reconcile with his family after years of media appearances, a memoir and a Netflix documentary that have caused further strain and speculation.

From BBC

And, at other times, songs are optimistic that starting over involves reconciling the past.

From Salon

On Sunday, she was "determined to reconcile", adding that she would no longer be pursuing legal action "despite the baseless and unsubstantiated allegations against me".

From BBC

There are of course much bigger issues than trade to be reconciled in UK-US relations.

From BBC

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