reconciledly

rec·on·cile

(rĕk′ən-sīl′)

v. rec·on·ciled, rec·on·cil·ing, rec·on·ciles

v.tr.

1. To reestablish a close relationship between: reconciled the opposing parties.

2. To settle or resolve: reconciled the dispute.

3. To bring (oneself) to accept: He finally reconciled himself to the change in management.

4. To make compatible, harmonious, or consistent: reconcile my way of thinking with yours.

5. To compare (one financial account) so that it is consistent or compatible with another: reconciled my ledger against my bank statement.

v.intr.

1. To reestablish a close relationship, as in marriage: The estranged couple reconciled after a year.

2. To become compatible, harmonious, or consistent: The figures would not reconcile.

[Middle English reconcilen, from Old French reconcilier, from Latin reconciliāre : re-, re- + conciliāre, to conciliate; see conciliate.]

rec′on·cile′ment n.

rec′on·cil′er n.

rec′on·cil′i·a·to′ry (-sĭl′ē-ə-tôr′ē) adj.

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Adj.

reconciled - made compatible or consistent

consistent - (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable; "testimony consistent with the known facts"; "I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war"- FDR