Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to modify or make changes to in order to improve something
“Attempts were made to reconcile the policy with the goal of maximizing income in the Canadian economy.”
Present participle for to adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
Present participle for to regulate the speed or amount of something given or administered
Present participle for to calm or bring peace to
Present participle for to act as a mediator between two parties
Present participle for to resolve, or work towards resolving an issue or conflict
Present participle for to find an answer to a (usually complex) intellectual puzzle or problem
Present participle for to make (a difference between two groups) smaller or less significant
Present participle for to be compatible or consistent with
Present participle for to exist contemporaneously or in the same area
Present participle for to make amends for an offense, crime or sin one has committed
Present participle for to explain a previously unknown phenomenon
Present participle for to tolerate, endure, or put up with (something)
Present participle for to bring back together, or come back together, after separation
Present participle for to accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object
Present participle for to provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for
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