reconcile

//ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

reconcileInfinitive
reconcilePresent tense
reconciledPast tense
reconciledPast participle
reconcilingPresent participle
reconcilesThird-person singular
1

To restore friendly relations between people or groups after a conflict or disagreement.

The mediator helped reconcile the two families after years of conflict.

2

To make two or more seemingly conflicting things compatible or consistent with each other.

It is difficult to reconcile work and family life.

3

To accept or come to terms with something unpleasant or unwanted.

She had to reconcile herself to the fact that she would never see him again.

4

To check and adjust financial accounts to ensure they are accurate and consistent.

I need to reconcile my bank statement with my records every month.