Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪliˌeɪt/
verb to stop someone from being angry or discontented; to reconcile
A1 She tried to conciliate with her friend after their argument.
A2 The manager conciliated the conflicting parties by finding a compromise.
B1 The diplomat was able to conciliate the two warring factions and bring about peace.
B2 The mediator's role was to conciliate the opposing sides and facilitate a resolution.
C1 The politician's ability to conciliate different interest groups was crucial in passing the legislation.
C2 The CEO's skill in conciliating with stakeholders helped in maintaining a positive relationship with investors.
formal In order to conciliate the two parties, a mediator was brought in to facilitate a compromise.
informal I tried to conciliate with my friend after our disagreement by offering to buy them lunch.
slang I had to conciliate with my parents about my late curfew by promising to do extra chores.
figurative The artist sought to conciliate the contrasting colors in her painting to create a harmonious composition.
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