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Reconcile: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconcile

 

[ ˈrɛk.ən.saɪl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in relationships

Restore friendly relations between.

Synonyms

mend, patch up, resolve, settle

Examples of usage

  • He wanted to be reconciled with his father.
  • They were reconciled to each other.
Context #2 | Verb

in accounting

Make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed.

Synonyms

adjust, align, balance, harmonize

Examples of usage

  • The figures failed to reconcile.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconcile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconciliar

🇮🇳 समझौता करना

🇩🇪 versöhnen

🇮🇩 mendamaikan

🇺🇦 примиритися

🇵🇱 pogodzić

🇯🇵 和解する (wakai suru)

🇫🇷 réconcilier

🇪🇸 reconciliar

🇹🇷 uzlaştırmak

🇰🇷 화해하다 (hwahaehada)

🇸🇦 التوفيق بين (altafiq bayn)

🇨🇿 smířit

🇸🇰 zmieriť

🇨🇳 调解 (tiáojiě)

🇸🇮 spraviti

🇮🇸 sætta

🇰🇿 келіспеу

🇬🇪 შერიგება

🇦🇿 barışmaq

🇲🇽 reconciliar

Etymology

The word 'reconcile' originated from the Latin word 'reconciliare', which means 'to bring together again'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, including relationships, accounting, and religion. In relationships, 'reconcile' is often associated with resolving conflicts and restoring harmony. In accounting, it refers to ensuring that financial records match up. Overall, 'reconcile' conveys the idea of bringing things into agreement or alignment.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,527 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.