🇬🇧🇪🇸 reconcile - conciliar : English Lesson
verb
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Meaning of "reconcile" ("conciliar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
To reconcile means to stop being angry with someone after a fight, forgive each other, and be friends again, even if you were really upset before.
I reconciled with my best friend by trading him three potato chips, half a cookie, and my last French fry—peace is expensive.
My little brother tried to reconcile with me by offering a hug, but I knew he was serious when he also offered his last chicken nugget.
I reconciled with my alarm clock when I remembered it doesn’t actually hate me; it’s just a tiny robot trying to get me to school on time.
After their huge argument about who ate the last cookie, Max and Zoe reconciled when they discovered the dog had eaten it and looked very sorry.
Historians say some countries take years to reconcile after wars, but my sister and I can reconcile in five minutes if you just add ice cream.
After their loud park fight, Sara and Tom stood apart. Crumbs spilled, tears fell. Tom offered his sandwich to reconcile; Sara reached out to reconcile. They sat on the bench and began to reconcile with small jokes. A child laughed; the two reconcile with a slow, surprised smile, reconcile again, and hugged.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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