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
Etymology
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 John P. Kennedy
To be a make-peace shall become my age: Throw down, my son, the Duke of Norfolk's gage.
From King Richard II by William Shakespeare
“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
Will he follow the adage that revenge is a dish best served cold, and prefer to make peace, consolidate power and rebuild his military to fight another day?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
I thought that once Mom and Dad returned, they’d be able to make peace with Erma.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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