Definition of CONCILIATE

conciliate

Verb

  • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  • come to terms
  • make (one thing) compatible with (another)
  • To acquire, to procure.
  • To reconcile (discordant theories, demands etc.); to make compatible, bring together.
  • To make calm and content, or regain the goodwill of; to placate; to propitiate.
  • To mediate in a dispute.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin conciliātus, perfect passive participle of conciliō (“I unite”), from concilium (“council, meeting”).

Scrabble Score: 14

conciliate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
conciliate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
conciliate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

conciliate: valid Words With Friends Word