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Having resolved differences or adapted to a situation
“After their long and bitter feud, the two former friends finally reconciled and were able to put their differences behind them.”
No longer feeling distressed or anxious
Calm or composed in manner or temperament
Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
To have made something into something else
“Attempts were made to reconcile the policy with the goal of maximizing income in the Canadian economy.”
Past tense for to restore peaceful or harmonious relations between two or more parties
“They confronted larger questions of development policy and found themselves having to reconcile conflicts between a variety of social interests.”
Past tense for to adapt to, or bring into accord with, a given environment or standard
“These arrangements being made, Napoleon endeavored to reconcile himself to his new mode of life.”
Past tense for to accept or resign oneself to something (unpleasant)
“I couldn't yet reconcile myself to the fact that I was married to a man who had never said he loved me.”
Past tense for to make, or show to be, compatible
“Educators at all levels need to reconcile rigor and creativity, and to treat them as compatible, coexisting dimensions of intelligence.”
Past tense for to resolve or settle a discrepancy or inconsistency
“Slowing the projection speed seems to be the only way to reconcile the discrepancy between the musical score and the film at this time.”
Past tense for to adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
Past tense for to regulate the speed or amount of something given or administered
Past tense for to calm or bring peace to
Past tense for to act as a mediator between two parties
Past tense for to resolve, or work towards resolving an issue or conflict
Past tense for to find an answer to a (usually complex) intellectual puzzle or problem
Past tense for to make (a difference between two groups) smaller or less significant
Past tense for to be compatible or consistent with
Past tense for to exist contemporaneously or in the same area
Past tense for to make amends for an offense, crime or sin one has committed
Past tense for to explain a previously unknown phenomenon
Past tense for to tolerate, endure, or put up with (something)
Past tense for to accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object
Past tense for to (attempt to) provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for
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