con·cil·i·ate [ kən síllee àyt ](past and past participlecon·cil·i·at·ed, present participlecon·cil·i·at·ing, 3rd person present singularcon·cil·i·ates)
transitive and intransitive verb
Definition:
1. bring disputing sides together: to work with opposing parties with the goal of bringing them to an agreement or reconciliation
2. get somebody's support or friendship back: to bring a disagreement with somebody to an end, or overcome somebody's anger, suspicion, or hostility
3. be charming: to gain something, especially somebody's friendship, goodwill, or respect, by behaving pleasantly
[Mid-16th century. < Latin conciliat-, past participle of conciliare< concilium "council, meeting"]
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