Both Uses of
reconcile
in
The Importance of Being Earnest
- It's pleasant, is it not, to see so perfect a reconciliation?
Act 2 *reconciliation = two people making up (to bring into agreement)
- My little task of reconciliation is over.†
Act 2
Definition:
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(reconcile as in: reconciled their differences) to bring into agreementThe exact meaning of reconcile can depend upon its context. For example:
- "We reconciled our differences and are on friendly terms now." -- settled or found a way to accept
- "They did break up, but they reconciled since then." -- made up
- "I need to reconcile my goals with my abilities." -- make compatible
- "I need to reconcile my checkbook." -- get the checkbook numbers and the bank statement to agree