Definition of: reconcile

(rek′ən·sīl) v.t. ·ciled, ·cil·ing
1. To bring back to friendship after estrangement; also, to make friendly; win the good will of.
2. To settle or adjust, as a quarrel.
3. To bring to acquiescence, content, or submission: to reconcile one to his lot.
4. To make or show to be consistent or congruous; harmonize: often with to or with: Can he reconcile his statement with his conduct? See synonyms under ACCOMMODATE. [<OF reconciler <L reconciliare <re- again + conciliare unite. See CONCILIATE.]
—rec′on·cile′ment noun
—rec′on·cil′er noun