make peace

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)

Verb[edit]

make peace (third-person singular simple present makes peace, present participle making peace, simple past and past participle made peace)

  1. To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.
    Both countries can rebuild now that they have made peace with each other.
    He's finally made peace with his estranged father.
  2. (idiomatic) To settle a dispute or disagreement.
    The committee made peace and agreed to go with the new plan.
  3. (idiomatic) To accept something, especially if it is considered unfavourable.
    I've finally made peace with the fact that having diabetes means no more sugar.

Synonyms[edit]

Translations[edit]