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reconciled

/ˈɹɛkənsaɪld/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Bringing opposing parties to peace, especially after a quarrel or dispute.

  • Verb

    Make (something) consistent, agree, or correspond.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with reconciled
reconciled , compiled , miles , smiles , diles
Variants
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reconcilabilities , reconcilability , reconcilable , reconcile , reconciled , reconcilement , reconcilements , reconciler , reconcilers , reconciles , reconciling , reconcile to , reconciled to , reconciles to , reconciling to
Forms
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reconciles, reconciled, reconciling


Etymology
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From Old French reconcilier ‘reconcile’, from re- ‘back’ + concilium ‘council’.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'reconciled' is used in accounting to denote the process of correcting errors or discrepancies in financial records.

  2. The term 'reconciled' is also used in computer science to describe the process of synchronizing data between different systems.


Related Concepts
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  1. Peace: The state of being free from conflict and opposition.

  2. Forgetting: The act of ceasing to remember or think about something, especially something unpleasant.

  3. Mediation: The act of helping two parties come to an agreement.


Quotes
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  1. By exposing the comic-pathetic quality of the human condition, it temporarily "reconciles" us to that condition without creating in us complacence, lethargy, or any negative emotion.

    - Clifton Fadiman,{it}Center Magazine{/it},January-February 1971
  2. It is a function of architecture to "reconcile" technology with human cussedness, to make the mechanics of life endurable …

    - Russell Lynes,{it}Harper's{/it},October 1968
  3. He thought they might "reconcile" the Parisians to his daring design by reminding them of the familiar arches of their bridges.

    - Mario Salvadori,{it}Why Buildings Stand Up{/it},1990
  4. She and Eddie had separated and "reconciled" so many times the children had lost track of whose clothes were where.

    - John Grisham,{it}The Chamber{/it},1995

Culture
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Reconciled has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the resolution of conflicts and the healing of relationships. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'The Winter's Tale', the term is used to describe the reunion of estranged lovers. In visual arts, reconciled can be seen as a theme in many paintings that depict peaceful scenes.

How to Memorize "reconciled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two opposing sides coming together and shaking hands, symbolizing the end of a dispute.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a calm, peaceful lake after a storm.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Reconcile differences' to help memorize the meaning of the word.


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