Reconciliate: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconciliate

 

[ ˌrɛkənˈsaɪliˌeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in relationships

To reconcile or make amends with someone; to restore friendly relations; to bring harmony and agreement between parties.

Synonyms

make amends, make peace, reconcile, restore relations

Examples of usage

  • He decided to reconciliate with his best friend after their argument.
  • After years of feuding, the two families finally reconciliated.
  • She hopes to reconciliate with her estranged sister.
  • The couple sought counseling to help them reconciliate.
  • Through open communication, they were able to reconciliate their differences.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconciliate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconciliar

🇮🇳 सुलह करना

🇩🇪 versöhnen

🇮🇩 mendamaikan

🇺🇦 примиряти

🇵🇱 pogodzić

🇯🇵 和解させる (wakei saseru)

🇫🇷 réconcilier

🇪🇸 reconciliar

🇹🇷 barıştırmak

🇰🇷 화해시키다 (hwahaesikida)

🇸🇦 التوفيق بين (altawfiq bayn)

🇨🇿 usmířit

🇸🇰 zmieriť

🇨🇳 和解 (héjiě)

🇸🇮 spraviti

🇮🇸 sætta

🇰🇿 татуластыру

🇬🇪 შერიგება (sherigeba)

🇦🇿 barışdırmaq

🇲🇽 reconciliar

Word origin

The word 'reconciliate' has Latin origins, deriving from the word 'reconciliatus' which means 'made good again'. The concept of reconciliation has been important in human relationships throughout history, with many cultures emphasizing the importance of resolving conflicts and restoring harmony. The act of reconciliating has been seen as a noble and mature way of handling disputes, promoting forgiveness and understanding.

See also: conciliate, conciliator, conciliatory.