reconcile

/ɹˈɛkənsˌa‍ɪl/

/ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪɫ/

to reconcile

MAIN VERB

bring into consonance or accord

synonyms : harmonise

make (one thing) compatible with (another)

accept as inevitable

synonyms : resign

to become or make a person become friendly again with another after ending a disagreement or dispute

synonyms : conciliate

Examples

1. "I know we had a disagreement earlier, but let not the sun go down on your wrath," said Sarah, trying to reconcile with her sister.

2. Despite his best efforts, his attempts to reconcile with his estranged friend were for naught.

3. Despite her attempts to reconcile, he offered her a cold shoulder, refusing to engage in conversation.

4. No male baboons ever reconcile.