conciliate
/ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To make calm and content, or regain the goodwill of; to placate.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To mediate in a dispute.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “conciliate” when they mean: to make calm and content, or regain the goodwill of; to placate..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “conciliate” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “conciliate” in professional communication.”
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