reconciliate
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of reconciliate
First recorded in 1715–25; back formation from reconciliation
Example Sentences
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Lorenzo unites the lovers, hoping hereby to reconciliate the hostile houses of the Montagus and the Capulets.
From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.
"Mr. Johnson," said I, "I do, indeed, come from Scotland, but I cannot help it"--meaning this as light pleasantry to reconciliate him.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters by Mee, Arthur
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