Reconcile
To restore friendly relations between people or groups; to settle differences and bring something into harmony or agreement, such as reconciling accounts.
verbReconcile
To restore friendly relations between people or groups; to settle differences and bring something into harmony or agreement, such as reconciling accounts.
verbImagine This
Imagine two longtime rivals in a town who attend a mediation. After they listen to each other’s grievances, they agree on compromises, shake hands, and decide to work together again.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
A pair of balanced scales bringing two sides into balance
Remember This
The noun form is reconciliation. Reconcile often implies bringing parts into agreement after disagreement, and it can also mean making financial records consistent.
Other Forms
Note
In finance, to reconcile means to compare two sets of records and make them agree. Do not confuse with 'resolve' in the sense of solving a problem; reconcile emphasizes bringing into agreement or peace.