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Definition of conciliate

conciliate

/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/
con · cil · i · ate
Adjective:conciliatory
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Past Simple:conciliated
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Past Participle:conciliated
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Present Participle:conciliating
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conciliate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To stop someone from being angry or discontented; to placate or win over through friendly acts or concessions.

Example

"The company offered generous severance packages in an effort to conciliate the laid-off workers."

2

To act as a mediator in a dispute in order to bring opposing sides into harmony or agreement.

Example

"An independent board was appointed to conciliate between the labor union and the hospital administration."

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• Rhymes for conciliate

• Nearby Words

conch
concho water snake
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin conciliatus, the past participle of conciliare ('to bring together, unite, or win over'), derived from concilium ('assembly' or 'council').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conciliate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conciliate
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