v. rec·on·ciled, rec·on·cil·ing, rec·on·ciles v.tr. 1. To reestablish a close relationship between: reconciled the opposing parties. 2. To settle or resolve: reconciled the dispute. 3. To bring (oneself) to accept: He finally reconciled himself to the change in management. 4. To make compatible, harmonious, or consistent: reconcile my way of thinking with yours. 5. To compare (one financial account) so that it is consistent or compatible with another: reconciled my ledger against my bank statement. v.intr. 1. To reestablish a close relationship, as in marriage: The estranged couple reconciled after a year. 2. To become compatible, harmonious, or consistent: The figures would not reconcile. [Middle English reconcilen, from Old French reconcilier, from Latin reconciliāre : re-, re- + conciliāre, to conciliate; see CONCILIATE.] recon·cile′ment n. recon·cil′er n. rec′on·cili·a·to′ry (-sĭlē-ə-tôr′ē) adj. |
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