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 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
As he left the court on Wednesday, Ahmed replied "no comment" when asked if his family was lying and if he thinks he can make peace with his father and brothers.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 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
Bridging that gap—if the U.S. and Iran can make peace, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and normalize energy supplies and markets ultimately rebound—will require a big dose of dip buying from retail.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
“A lot of our work was helping her make peace with walking away.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026
I have to make peace, somehow, with my place in all of this.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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