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Reconcile Definition & Meaning

reconcile
verb
  1. make (one thing) compatible with (another); "The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories"
  2. bring into consonance or accord; "harmonize one's goals with one's abilities"
  3. come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up"
  4. accept as inevitable; "He resigned himself to his fate"

"Reconcile" in song lyrics

See how reconcile is used in real songs:

  • "Check my fouls, before you get wild, reconcile"
    Inspectah Deck — The Stereotype
  • "Rest for a second and just reconcile"
    Special Ed — Ya Wish Ya Could
  • "cafe reconcile"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with reconcile

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Frequently asked questions

What does reconcile mean?
make (one thing) compatible with (another); "The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories" bring into consonance or accord; "harmonize one's goals with one's abilities" come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up" accept as inevitable; "He resigned himself to his fate"
What part of speech is reconcile?
Reconcile is a verb.
How many definitions does reconcile have?
Reconcile has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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