Definition of Reconcile
Reconcile
rec·on·cile
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to restore a state of harmony or friendship;
e.g. The couple tried to reconcile their marriage for their children
(verb)
to settle a conflict or resolve differences between two or more sides;
e.g. The two countries agreed to reconcile their differences through peaceful discussions.
(verb)
to make two or more concepts or pieces of information agree or coexist, to make two or more ideas consistent or compatible;
e.g. She tried to reconcile this new information with what she had been taught before.
(verb)
to accept or submit to something unpleasant, or to cause someone to accept something disagreeable;
e.g. She would have to reconcile herself to living frugally until she saved up more money.
(verb)
to compare two or more financial accounts, check them for accuracy, and make them consistent by accounting for pending or anticipated transactions;
e.g. She took some time to reconcile their accounts and ensure that all of their expenses were reasonable.
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mend fences
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