Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

make peace

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.98 in modern English

Syllables: make -peace
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.

verb

To settle a dispute or disagreement.

verb

To accept something, especially if it is considered unfavourable.

Example Sentences

"Both countries can rebuild now that they have made peace with each other."
"He's finally made peace with his estranged father."
"The committee made peace and agreed to go with the new plan."
"I've finally made peace with the fact that having diabetes means no more sugar."

Inflected Forms

makes peace (present, singular) making peace (participle, present) made peace (participle, past) made peace (past) make one's peace (alternative)

Synonyms

bury the hatchet come to terms with

Questions

What does make peace mean?: To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.

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