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conciliate
[kuhn-sil-ee-eyt]
verb (used with object)
to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over.
to conciliate an angry competitor.
to win or gain (goodwill, regard, or favor).
to make compatible; reconcile.
verb (used without object)
to become agreeable or reconciled.
Efforts to conciliate in the dispute proved fruitless.
conciliate
/ kənˈsɪlɪˌeɪt /
verb
to overcome the hostility of; placate; win over
to win or gain (favour, regard, etc), esp by making friendly overtures
archaic, to make compatible; reconcile
Other Word Forms
- conciliable adjective
- conciliator noun
- conciliatingly adverb
- conciliation noun
- nonconciliating adjective
- proconciliation adjective
- unconciliable adjective
- unconciliated adjective
- unconciliating adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of conciliate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of conciliate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A French visitor — a conservationist for an NGO and a symbolic representative of the European Union — bleats a few conciliating sentiments but is scornfully shut down.
They have realized that like-minded countries need to spend more time working with one another and less time trying to conciliate leaders in Beijing and Pyongyang.
Much as former President Barack Obama once courted congressional Republicans, Tromp sought to conciliate the conservative legislators.
Yes, pay them beforehand, soften the blow in advance, and conciliate their good will while we still have the chance.
He had to reward those who backed him, but many believe he also needed to conciliate those who were unhappy with his election.
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