Definition of Conciliate

make calm and content; placate

Examples of Conciliate in a sentence

Sarah rebuffed William’s attempts to conciliate her by buying her a bouquet of flowers.  🔊

Nothing Frank did could conciliate Ruthie after she lost her necklace which she received as an heirloom.  🔊

The seasoned ambassador did his utmost to conciliate France after fighting broke out along its southern border, to no avail.  🔊

Attempting to conciliate the angry protesters, Bob held up his hands and urged everyone to take a deep breath.  🔊

Before mediating between the two parties, the judge attempted to conciliate the plaintiff to prevent unnecessary litigation.  🔊

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