C2verbformalacademic
US/ˈrek.ən.saɪl/
UK/ˈrek.ən.saɪl/
to find a way for ideas or facts that seem opposed to exist together; also to make peace again
In context
It is difficult to reconcile the two sets of results, which point in opposite directions.
Many students struggle to reconcile part-time work with full-time study.
After years of silence, the two brothers were finally reconciled.
Words that go with reconcile
verb + preposition
- reconcile withHow can we reconcile economic growth with protecting the environment?
verb + noun
- reconcile differencesThe mediator helped the two sides reconcile their differences.
- reconcile conflicting viewsA good essay tries to reconcile conflicting views rather than ignore them.
- reconcile the accountsThe treasurer must reconcile the accounts at the end of each month.
adjective + preposition
- hard to reconcileHis actions are hard to reconcile with his words.