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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
To adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
To regulate the speed or amount of something given or administered
To calm or bring peace to
To act as a mediator between two parties
To resolve, or work towards resolving an issue or conflict
To find an answer to a (usually complex) intellectual puzzle or problem
To make (a difference between two groups) smaller or less significant
To exist contemporaneously or in the same area
To repair or improve strained relationships and resolve conflicts, typically used metaphorically
To bring back together, or come back together, after separation
To make amends for an offense, crime or sin one has committed
To tolerate, endure, or put up with (something)
To accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object
To (attempt to) provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for
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