reconcile

rec·on·cile   (rěk'ən-sīl')    v.   rec·on·ciled, rec·on·cil·ing, rec·on·ciles v.   tr. To reestablish a close relationship between. To settle or resolve. To bring (oneself) to accept: He finally reconciled himself to the change in management. To make compatible or consistent: reconcile my way of thinking with yours. See Synonyms at adapt. v.   intr. To reestablish a close relationship, as in marriage: The estranged couple reconciled after a year. To become compatible or consistent: The figures would not reconcile. [Middle English reconcilen, from Old French reconcilier, from Latin reconciliāre : re-, re- + conciliāre, to conciliate; see conciliate.] rec'on·cile'ment n., rec'on·cil'er n., rec'on·cil'i·a·to'ry (-sĭl'ē-ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.

Main Entry: rec·on·cile
Pronunciation: 're-k&n-"sIl
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: -ciled; -cil·ing
transitive verb 1 a : to restore to harmony <reconciled the parties> <reconciled the marriage> b : to bring to resolution <reconcile differences>
2 a : to check (a financial account) against another for accuracy b : to account for intransitive verb : to become reconciled; specifically : to voluntarily resume cohabitation as spouses prior to a divorce becoming final with the mutual intention of remaining together and reestablishing a harmonious relationship reconciled> —rec·on·cil·abil·i·ty /"re-k&n-"sI-l&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun —rec·on·cil·able /"re-k&n-'sI-l&-b&l/ adjective —rec·on·cile·ment noun —rec·on·cil·i·a·tion /"re-k&n-"si-lE-'A-sh&n/ noun