make-peace
noun
a peacemaker.
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make peaceBring about friendly relations or a state of amity; end hostilities. For example, The United Nations sent a task force to make peace between the two warring factions, or Mom was good at making peace among the children. [Mid-1100s] Also see make one's peace with.
make-peace
American
[meyk-pees]
/ ˈmeɪkˌpis /
noun
make peace
Idioms
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Origin of make-peace
First recorded in 1510–20; noun use of verb phrase make peace
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"This is a make-peace fashion of thine," said the beldam, relaxing into a smile.
From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.
To be a make-peace shall become my age: Throw down, my son, the Duke of Norfolk's gage.
From King Richard II by Shakespeare, William
Something profound has changed in the region of late: Unlike during the Oslo process, the wider Arab world has become increasingly eager to make peace with Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Or bring in, or let go of, or make peace with. You can put all of it on your target.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
"It was quite a process in the last months, actually, for me to make peace with death because the call wasn't coming and my health was deteriorating," Thomas said.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
"Aspirations for a better future must also make peace with the past through restoration of Indigenous and traditional sovereignty over lands and waters."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
“Well, you’d better make peace with her. Sweet, she gets on a high horse sometimes, but she’s a good woman—” “It was about Hank and she made me mad.”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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