Conciliate

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪliˌeɪt/

Definitions of conciliate

verb to stop someone from being angry or discontented; to reconcile

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of conciliate in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of conciliate

past tense

conciliated

plural

conciliate

comparative

more conciliatory

superlative

most conciliatory

present tense

conciliates

future tense

will conciliate

perfect tense

has conciliated

continuous tense

is conciliating

singular

conciliate

positive degree

conciliate

infinitive

to conciliate

gerund

conciliating

participle

conciliating

Origin and Evolution of conciliate

First Known Use: 1545 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'conciliate' originated from the Latin word 'conciliare', which means to bring together or unite.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'conciliate' has evolved to mean to reconcile, pacify, or win over someone's favor through friendly gestures or actions.