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Word: Conciliate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in conciliate (sense 2)): from Latin conciliat- ‘combined, gained’, from the verb conciliare, from concilium (see council)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈsɪlɪeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate
Short Definition:placate
Examples:- concessions were made to conciliate the peasantry
Definition:
gain (esteem or goodwill)
Short Definition:gain esteem
Examples:- the arts which conciliate popularity
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