reconcile
/ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reconciles · reconciling · reconciled
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
Verb
Examples
to reconcile people who have quarrelled
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make things compatible or consistent.
Verb
Examples
to reconcile differences
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reconcile” mean?
To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
Is “reconcile” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.