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reconcile

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrekənsaɪl/

Forms: reconciled

reconcile means: To find a way for different facts, ideas, or needs to agree or work together.

verb

MAKE CONSISTENTC1

To find a way for different facts, ideas, or needs to agree or work together.

  • We need to reconcile these figures.
  • She reconciled her beliefs with the new evidence.
  • Can you reconcile their different accounts of the accident?

How to use it: reconcile something with something (We must reconcile our plans with the available budget.)

Similar words: harmonize, align

Common phrases: reconcile differences, reconcile two accounts, reconcile conflicting demands

RESTORE FRIENDSHIPC1

To become friendly again after an argument, or help other people become friendly again.

  • They reconciled after the argument.
  • She hopes to reconcile with her brother.
  • Their mother tried to reconcile the sisters.

How to use it: reconcile with someone (He reconciled with his father last year.)

Similar words: make up, reunite

Common phrases: reconcile with someone, reconcile two friends

Questions about reconcile

What does reconcile mean?

To find a way for different facts, ideas, or needs to agree or work together.

What is reconcile in other languages?

Türkçe: uzlaştırmak · Español: conciliar · Français: concilier · Deutsch: in Einklang bringen · Italiano: conciliare · 日本語: 両立させる

How do you pronounce reconcile?

It is pronounced /ˈrekənsaɪl/.

How do you use reconcile in a sentence?

We need to reconcile these figures. She reconciled her beliefs with the new evidence.

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