English Explanatory Dictionary

make peace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.
  2. To settle a dispute or disagreement.
  3. To accept something, especially if it is considered unfavourable.

Pronunciation

En-au-make peace.ogg

Word forms

make peace makes peace making peace made peace make one's peace

Synonyms

bury the hatchet come to terms with
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