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.

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Word Description / Examples
reconciliate

Used in formal or literary contexts to describe the process of bringing people with differences back to a state of unity or agreement.

  • The two countries sought to reconciliate after years of conflict.
  • Efforts to reconciliate the divided community were underway.
reconcile

Used in both formal and informal contexts, often to describe bringing differing or opposing sides into harmony.

  • They decided to reconcile their differences for the sake of their children.
  • Can we reconcile these two conflicting points of view?
make amends

Used when someone wants to correct a mistake or wrongdoing, often in a personal or informal setting.

  • He wanted to make amends for his rude behavior by apologizing.
  • She brought flowers to make amends for missing the meeting.
restore relations

Typically used in a formal or diplomatic context to describe bringing relationships back to a positive state after a period of estrangement or conflict.

  • The two nations worked to restore relations after the trade dispute.
  • Efforts to restore relations with the neighboring village were successful.
make peace

Commonly used in casual or everyday language to describe resolving disputes or conflicts between people.

  • After their argument, they decided to make peace and move forward.
  • It's time to make peace with your past and look to the future.

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

Etymology

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.