1. To reestablish a close relationship between. 2. To settle or resolve. 3. To bring (oneself) to accept: He finally reconciled himself to the change in management.4. To make compatible or consistent: reconcile my way of thinking with yours. See synonyms at adapt.
INTRANSITIVE VERB:
1. To reestablish a close relationship, as in marriage: The estranged couple reconciled after a year.2. To become compatible or consistent: The figures would not reconcile.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English reconcilen, from Old French reconcilier, from Latin reconcilire : re-, re- + concilire, to conciliate; see conciliate.
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