Reconcile

In layman's terms - to fix a disagreement: to restore friendship

Reconcile Definition & Meaning

To reconcile means to fix disagreements between people, ideas, or records. It involves finding a way to bring conflicting things into agreement, often through forgiveness, compromise, or a change in views.

Reconcile Used in a Sentence

1. After their argument, Jake and his sister decided to reconcile and apologized to each other.
2. The basketball team had to reconcile their personal differences and work together.
3. The campus student government worked to reconcile the differences between various student groups on campus.

Reconcile Similar Words & Phrases (Synonyms)

1. Resolve issue
2. Settle disagreement
3. Restore friendliness
4. Make amends
5. Unite

Reconcile Opposite Words & Phrases (Antonyms)

1. Dispute
2. Oppose
3. Clash
4. Diverge
5. Reject