Definition of reconcile

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rec·on·cile    (rkn-sl) KEY 

VERB:
rec·on·ciled, rec·on·cil·ing, rec·on·ciles
VERB:
tr.

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.

VERB:
intr.

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.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English reconcilen, from Old French reconcilier, from Latin reconcilire : re-, re- + concilire, to conciliate ; see conciliate

OTHER FORMS:
recon·cilement(Noun), recon·ciler(Noun), recon·cili·a·tory  (-sl--tôr, -tr) KEY (Adjective)