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reconciled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪɫd// UK //ɹˈɛkənsˌaɪld// rec·on·ciled

adj. feeling okay about a difficult situation because you have accepted it. You use this when you stop being angry or sad about something that happened.

adj. having reached a state of acceptance regarding a regrettable or difficult situation. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become', 'feel', or 'remain'.


SIMPLE

She is finally reconciled to the fact that they moved away.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of frustration, he felt reconciled to his new role within the company.

COMPLEX

The two former rivals appeared reconciled during the press conference, suggesting that the long-standing animosity between their families had finally been resolved through mediation.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically takes the preposition 'to' when describing acceptance of a situation.

Pitfall

He is reconciled with the idea.He is reconciled to the idea.Use 'reconciled with' for people or relationships, but use 'reconciled to' for situations or facts.

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