Definition & Meaning of "[make] peace"

to make peace

to stop fighting with someone and become friendly with them

to find contentment and self-acceptance by resolving inner conflicts and forgiving oneself

to accept or come to terms with a difficult situation or past event, often by finding a way to cope with it emotionally or mentally

Example

Finding forgiveness and letting go of regrets helped him make peace with himself.

The siblings had a heated argument, but they eventually made peace and apologized to each other.

The two neighboring countries decided to make peace after years of conflict.

He had to make peace with the fact that he didn't get the promotion he hoped for and focus on his current role.

Making peace with a chronic illness meant adjusting to a new way of life and managing its challenges.

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