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conciliate

Pronunciation: /ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/

The English word “conciliate” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To acquire, to procure.
  2. To reconcile (discordant theories, demands etc.); to make compatible, bring together.
  3. To make calm and content, or regain the goodwill of; to placate; to propitiate.
  4. To mediate in a dispute.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin conciliātus, perfect passive participle of conciliō (“to unite”), from concilium (“council, meeting”).

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