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).
▪ 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.
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.
▪ He eventually became reconciled to his position in life. ▪ I reconciled myself to the loss.







