Reconciled: meaning, definitions and examples
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reconciled
[ ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl ]
emotional resolution
To reconcile means to restore friendly relations between two parties or to bring differences or discrepancies into agreement. It is often used in the context of resolving conflicts or disagreements. The reconciliation process may involve negotiations and compromises, aimed at achieving harmony. This term can also refer to the act of making two seemingly contradictory things compatible. For example, one might reconcile personal beliefs with societal expectations.
Synonyms
harmonize, mend, resolve, reunite, settle
Examples of usage
- They reconciled after their argument.
- The couple sought counseling to reconcile their differences.
- It's difficult to reconcile his beliefs with his actions.
- She finally reconciled her feelings about the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "reconciled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconciliado
🇮🇳 समझौता किया हुआ
🇩🇪 versöhnt
🇮🇩 reconciled
🇺🇦 примирений
🇵🇱 pojednany
🇯🇵 和解した
🇫🇷 réconcilié
🇪🇸 reconciliado
🇹🇷 uzlaştırılmış
🇰🇷 화해된
🇸🇦 مصالحة
🇨🇿 smířený
🇸🇰 zmierený
🇨🇳 和解的
🇸🇮 spravljen
🇮🇸 sættur
🇰🇿 татуласқан
🇬🇪 შერიგებული
🇦🇿 barışdırılmış
🇲🇽 reconciliado
Etymology
The word 'reconcile' originates from the Latin 'reconciliare', which is composed of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'conciliare' meaning 'to make friendly'. The root 'conciliare' stems from 'concilium', referring to a meeting or assembly, indicative of the idea of bringing individuals or groups together for resolution. The term evolved through Old French in the 14th century before entering the English language. Initially used in a religious context to describe the restoration of a relationship with God after sin, the meaning expanded over time to encompass personal, social, and political reconciliations. By the 16th century, it became more common in contexts related to friendships, marriages, and disputes. This evolution reflects broader social changes as communities and individuals began to value restoration and peacemaking in various relationships.