reconcile
Translation
to reconcile, to bring into agreement, to settle
Examples
They finally reconciled after a long argument.
They finally reconciled after a long argument.
It's hard to reconcile these two different ideas.
It's hard to reconcile these two different ideas.
She needs to reconcile her bank statement.
She needs to reconcile her bank statement.
Grammar Patterns
((to reconcile)) ((with sb.)) to restore friendly relations with sb. He wants to reconcile with his father.
((to reconcile)) ((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to make two things compatible Reconcile your actions with your words.
((to reconcile)) ((sth.)) to check financial accounts I need to reconcile my bank account.
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Etymology
From 're-' (again) + Latin 'conciliare' (to bring together). To bring together again.
Memory Tips
Think of holding a 'council' 'again' (re-) to bring opposing sides together.