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Learn “Conciliatory”

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Conciliatory

adjective/kuhn-SIL-ee-uh-tor-ee/

Meaning

Meant to make peace or end a disagreement in a friendly way.

In context

He made a conciliatory offer to share the trophy for the day.

Remember it

'Conciliatory' relates to reconcile — words that bring people back together.

Use it well

Use for gestures or tones aimed at calming a conflict.