verb
- to gain goodwill or favor by making friendly overtures; to appease or pacify
- to bring into harmony; to reconcile differences between parties
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘conciliate’
Usage: formal
Examples
- The diplomat conciliates opposing factions through careful negotiation.
- She always conciliates her angry customers with sincere apologies.
- The manager conciliates workplace disputes before they escalate.
- He conciliates his critics by acknowledging their valid concerns.
- The mediator conciliates both sides in the contract dispute.
- The teacher conciliates upset parents with transparent communication.