Added 9 October 2026
conciliate
/ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/ verb
Latin root: conciliātus Wiktionary
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- To acquire, to procure.
- To reconcile (discordant theories, demands etc.); to make compatible, bring together.
- To make calm and content, or regain the goodwill of; to placate; to propitiate.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin conciliātus, perfect passive participle of conciliō (“to unite”), from concilium (“council, meeting”).
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