reconcile
/ˈrekənsaɪl/
rec · on · cile
ˈrek · ən · saɪl
English Definition
v. restore friendly relations; settle
Significado en Español
reconciliar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hòa giải, điều hòa
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Example Sentence
They reconciled after the fight.
吵架后他们和解了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+concile(make consistent)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for reconcile?
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A
harmonize
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B
reject
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C
provoke
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D
complicate
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A — harmonize.
“reconcile” means v. restore friendly relations; settle
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After years of bitter anger, the two brothers finally chose to ______.
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A
reconcile
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B
quarrel
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C
separate
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D
fight
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A — reconcile.
“reconcile” means v. restore friendly relations; settle
Common questions about “reconcile”
What does “reconcile” mean?
reconcile — v. restore friendly relations; settle. In Chinese: 调和，和解.
How do you pronounce “reconcile”?
reconcile is pronounced /ˈrekənsaɪl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: rec · on · cile.
How do you use “reconcile” in a sentence?
They reconciled after the fight. (吵架后他们和解了。)
What are synonyms for “reconcile”?
settle, resolve — all close in meaning to reconcile (v. restore friendly relations; settle).
Is “reconcile” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. reconcile appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reconcile”?
re(again)+concile(make consistent)
