make-peace

[ meyk-pees ]

noun

1. a peacemaker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of make-peace¹

First recorded in 1510–20; noun use of verb phrase make peace

Idioms and Phrases

Bring about friendly relations or a state of amity; end hostilities. For example, The United Nations sent a task force to make peace between the two warring factions , or Mom was good at making peace among the children . [Mid-1100s] Also see make one's peace with .

Example Sentences

How can I hang on to dreams in my work, and make peace with the reality in my life?

From Salon

"Now my goal is to end this era of military dictatorship and make peace for our generation," she tells the BBC.

From BBC

For those expecting Vance will disappear after the election due to his likability deficit, I’ll share a lesson I had to make peace with a few years ago… he is not going anywhere.

From Salon

So as my final effort in making peace with the fall, I decided to reconnect with Judaism, the religion of my roots.

From Los Angeles Times

So, he said, ‘I understand, but first you must make peace with yourself.'”

From Salon

Related Words

• allay
• ameliorate
• assuage
• mitigate
• mollify
• placate
• quell
• repress
• smooth over
• soothe
• tame