reconcile
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To bring two people or ideas back into agreement after a disagreement.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
resolve
reunite
Usage notes
"Reconcile" is also used in accounting to mean checking that two sets of records match.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The two brothers finally _____ after years of not speaking."
Answer: reconcile
In your own words, what does "reconcile" mean?
To bring two people or ideas back into agreement after a disagreement.
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