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rec·on·cile Listen to audio/ˈrɛkənˌsajəl/ verb
rec·on·ciles; rec·on·ciled; rec·on·cil·ing
formal 1 [+ obj] : to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or be true at the same time
I'm afraid her story cannot be reconciled with the proven facts. [=her story must be false because it does not agree with the proven facts] You'll need to reconcile [=settle] your differences with her. It can be difficult to reconcile your ideals with reality.
2 : to cause people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement [+ obj] His attempt to reconcile his friends (with each other) was unsuccessful.often used as (be) reconciled After many years, they are finally reconciled (with each other). [=they are friendly again] [no obj] We will never reconcile. After many years, they finally reconciled (with each other).
reconcile to [phrasal verb]
reconcile (someone) to (something) : to cause (someone) to accept (something unpleasant)
He eventually became reconciled to his position in life. I reconciled myself to the loss.
— rec·on·cil·able Listen to audio /ˌrɛkənˈsaɪləbəl/ adjective
Your theory is easily reconcilable with our results.

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