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reconcile

[/ˈrekənsaɪl/]
verb
reconciliar
1. to restore friendly relations between parties who were in conflict
The mediator helped reconcile the two former friends.
O mediador ajudou a reconciliar os dois antigos amigos.
2. to make two seemingly conflicting things compatible or consistent
It is difficult to reconcile his actions with his words.
É difícil reconciliar suas ações com suas palavras.
3. to accept or come to terms with something unpleasant
She had to reconcile herself to the fact that she would never see him again.
Ela teve que se reconciliar com o fato de que nunca o veria novamente.
4. to check financial accounts to ensure they balance
The accountant must reconcile the bank statements with the ledger.
O contador deve reconciliar os extratos bancários com o livro razão.
Synonyms
settleresolvemake peaceharmonizebalancerestorereunite
Antonyms
estrangealienateseparatedivideconflict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconciliar
most common form in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reconciliar
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
reconciliar
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
reconciliar
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

reconcile oneself to something - aceitar ou conformar-se com algo
reconcile differences - resolver diferenças
reconcile accounts - acertar contas
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