Sunday, February 24, 2008

The meaning of the word "reconcile"

I have been reading in 2 Nephi about being reconciled to God and I looked up the definiton of "reconcile" to give me a better understanding of what it means.

rec·on·cile
v. rec·on·ciled, rec·on·cil·ing, rec·on·ciles
v.tr.
1. To reestablish a close relationship between.
2. To settle or resolve.
3. To bring (oneself) to accept: He finally reconciled himself to the change in management.
4. To make compatible or consistent: reconcile my way of thinking with yours. See Synonyms at adapt.
v.intr.
1. To reestablish a close relationship, as in marriage: The estranged couple reconciled after a year.
2. To become compatible or consistent: The figures would not reconcile.

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