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Synonyms
rec·on·cile (rĕḱən-sīĺ)

[Middle English reconcilen, from Old French reconcilier, from Latin reconciliāre, re-, re-, + conciliāre, to conciliate; see conciliate.]

verb: -ciled, -cil·ing, -ciles. 

transitive verb 

  1. To reestablish a close relationship between.
  2. To settle or resolve.
  3. To bring (oneself) to accept: He finally reconciled himself to the change in management.
  4. To make compatible or consistent: reconcile my way of thinking with yours. See synonyms at adapt

intransitive verb 

  1. To reestablish a close relationship, as in marriage: The estranged couple reconciled after a year.
  2. To become compatible or consistent: The figures would not reconcile.

derivatives

rećon·cilément
noun
rećon·ciĺer
noun
rećon·ciĺi·a·tóry
adjective