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- [kuh n-sil-ee-eyt]
- /kənˈsɪl iˌeɪt/
- /kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/
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- [kuh n-sil-ee-eyt]
- /kənˈsɪl iˌeɪt/
Definitions of conciliate word
- verb conciliate If you conciliate someone, you try to end a disagreement with them. 3
- verb conciliate to overcome the hostility of; placate; win over 3
- verb conciliate to win or gain (favour, regard, etc), esp by making friendly overtures 3
- verb conciliate to make compatible; reconcile 3
- verb transitive conciliate to win over; soothe the anger of; make friendly; placate 3
- verb transitive conciliate to gain (regard, good will, etc.) by friendly acts 3
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Origin of conciliate
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin conciliātus (past participle of conciliāre to bring together, unite, equivalent to concili(um) council + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Conciliate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conciliate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conciliate
verb conciliate
- pacify — to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.
- satisfy — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- appease — If you try to appease someone, you try to stop them from being angry by giving them what they want.
- win over — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
- make peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
Antonyms for conciliate
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