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reconciled

[ˈrɛkənsaɪld]

reconciled Definition

  • 1restore friendly relations between
  • 2make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed

Using reconciled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reconciled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After a long argument, they finally reconciled their differences.

  • Example

    The bank statement must be reconciled with the checkbook.

  • Example

    He reconciled himself to the fact that he would never see her again.

reconciled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reconciled

Antonyms for reconciled

Phrases with reconciled

  • accept or come to terms with something unpleasant

    Example

    She had to be reconciled to the fact that she would never have children.

  • reconcile oneself to something

    accept or come to terms with something unpleasant

    Example

    He had to reconcile himself to the fact that he was no longer young.

  • make one thing compatible with another

    Example

    The new system is designed to reconcile the needs of conservation and agriculture.

Origins of reconciled

from Old French 'concilier', from Latin 'conciliare', meaning 'bring together'

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Summary: reconciled in Brief

To 'reconcile' [ˈrɛkənsaɪld] means to restore friendly relations or make one account consistent with another. Examples include 'After a long argument, they finally reconciled their differences.' and 'The bank statement must be reconciled with the checkbook.' 'Reconcile' extends into phrases like 'be reconciled to something,' denoting acceptance of an unpleasant fact, and 'reconcile something to something,' implying compatibility between two things.