reconcile (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkənsaɪl/

Definition

To restore friendly relations between people or groups; to make two things compatible or consistent.

Examples

• They tried to reconcile their differences after the divorce.

• It's difficult to reconcile his actions with his stated beliefs.

• The two companies were able to reconcile their conflicting interests.

How to Use reconcile

reconcile differences (collocation)

To resolve disagreements between people or groups. — "The mediator helped the neighbors reconcile their differences over the fence."

reconcile X with Y (prepositional phrase)

To make two different things (ideas, facts, situations) compatible or consistent. — "It's hard to reconcile his polite behavior in public with his rude comments in private."

reconcile oneself to (prepositional phrase)

To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation. — "She had to reconcile herself to the fact that the project would be delayed."

Synonyms of reconcile

Words with a similar meaning to reconcile:

• mediate
• settle
• harmonize
• appease

Antonyms of reconcile

Words with the opposite meaning to reconcile:

• alienate
• antagonize
• divide

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