To reconcile these views
Argumentation and critical discussion expression
حرفيًا: To restore friendly relations between these viewpoints
Use this phrase to show you are smart enough to find harmony between two opposing arguments.
في 15 ثانية
- Finding a way for two conflicting ideas to coexist.
- A sophisticated way to bridge an intellectual gap.
- Used to show balance and critical thinking skills.
المعنى
This phrase is used when you have two ideas or opinions that seem to fight each other. You use it to find a way to make them work together or find a middle ground.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6In a corporate strategy meeting
To reconcile these views, we could adopt a hybrid remote-work policy.
To make these different opinions work together, we could use a hybrid policy.
Writing a university essay
It is difficult to reconcile these views without looking at the historical data.
It is hard to make these theories match without checking history.
Discussing weekend plans with a partner
I'm trying to reconcile your love for hiking with my need for a nap.
I'm trying to find a way for us both to be happy.
خلفية ثقافية
The term 'reconcile' has deep roots in both theology and accounting. In accounting, it means making sure two sets of records match perfectly. In a cultural sense, it reflects the Enlightenment-era value of using logic to resolve human conflict.
The 'Bridge' Mental Image
Think of yourself as an architect building a bridge. This phrase isn't about choosing a side; it's about connecting them.
Don't over-use it
If you use this for every small decision, you'll sound like a robot. Save it for when the conflict is actually interesting.
في 15 ثانية
- Finding a way for two conflicting ideas to coexist.
- A sophisticated way to bridge an intellectual gap.
- Used to show balance and critical thinking skills.
What It Means
Imagine you have two friends who are arguing. You want them to shake hands and be cool again. To reconcile these views is exactly that, but for ideas. It means taking two conflicting thoughts and finding a bridge between them. You aren't choosing a winner. You are making them coexist peacefully.
How To Use It
You usually place this at the start of a sentence to introduce a solution. It sounds very smart and balanced. Use it when you notice a contradiction. For example, if you want to save money but also want a luxury vacation. You need to reconcile those views to find a budget-friendly beach trip.
When To Use It
This is perfect for high-level discussions. Use it in business meetings when two departments disagree. Use it in academic essays to show you understand both sides. It even works in serious heart-to-heart talks with a partner. It shows you are a deep thinker who values harmony over winning an argument.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for simple choices. If you're choosing between pizza or tacos, it’s too heavy. Don't use it if one side is clearly wrong or dangerous. You don't 'reconcile' a fact with a lie. Also, avoid it in very casual slang-heavy chats. Your friends might think you've swallowed a dictionary.
Cultural Background
English speakers love the idea of 'the middle way.' This phrase comes from old French and Latin roots about 'bringing together again.' It reflects a Western diplomatic tradition of synthesis. It’s about being the 'adult in the room' who finds the logic in the chaos. It’s the ultimate 'peacekeeper' phrase in intellectual circles.
Common Variations
You might hear reconcile the differences or bridge the gap. Some people say square the circle if the task seems impossible. If you want to sound slightly less formal, you can say find a middle ground. But reconcile these views remains the gold standard for sophisticated debate.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a C2-level expression. It signals high intelligence and diplomatic skill. Use it in professional settings to command respect, but avoid it in casual settings unless you are being humorous.
The 'Bridge' Mental Image
Think of yourself as an architect building a bridge. This phrase isn't about choosing a side; it's about connecting them.
Don't over-use it
If you use this for every small decision, you'll sound like a robot. Save it for when the conflict is actually interesting.
The Accounting Secret
In English, 'reconciling' is also what we do with bank statements. It implies that there is a 'correct' truth to be found if you look hard enough.
أمثلة
6To reconcile these views, we could adopt a hybrid remote-work policy.
To make these different opinions work together, we could use a hybrid policy.
Used here to propose a compromise between two management styles.
It is difficult to reconcile these views without looking at the historical data.
It is hard to make these theories match without checking history.
Shows high-level academic analysis of conflicting theories.
I'm trying to reconcile your love for hiking with my need for a nap.
I'm trying to find a way for us both to be happy.
A slightly playful way to handle a small disagreement.
Hard to reconcile these views when the plot made zero sense!
It's hard to make sense of our different opinions on this movie.
Casual use to describe a confusing discussion.
I am struggling to reconcile my view on health with this giant chocolate cake.
I'm trying to justify eating this cake while being healthy.
Uses formal language for a funny, relatable struggle.
I can't reconcile my memories of him with the person he is now.
I can't make my past and present feelings match.
Used for internal conflict and emotional processing.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the best word to complete the phrase in a professional context.
We need to ___ these views if we want the project to move forward.
The phrase 'reconcile these views' is the standard expression for resolving conflicting opinions.
Complete the sentence to show a compromise.
To ___ these views, we will combine the best parts of both designs.
The speaker is looking for a way to bring two designs together.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Spectrum
Talking about dinner
Let's just pick one.
Discussing a hobby
Let's find a middle ground.
Business or Academic
To reconcile these views...
Where to use 'Reconcile these views'
Boardroom
Solving a budget conflict
University
Comparing two philosophers
Relationship
Deciding where to live
Internal
Logic vs. Emotion
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةMostly, yes. It is common in essays and business, but you can use it jokingly with friends to sound 'extra' smart.
Yes, you can say they reconciled after the fight. It means they became friends again.
You could say polarizing the debate or widening the gap. These mean making the differences bigger.
Not necessarily. It means you are looking for a logical way to include both perspectives in a single solution.
Absolutely. Reconcile these ideas or reconcile these perspectives are very common and mean the same thing.
It is used in both! It is a standard academic and professional phrase across the English-speaking world.
It is pronounced REK-un-syle. The stress is on the first syllable.
Only if you are being slightly ironic or discussing something very serious. Otherwise, it's a bit too formal for a quick text.
Then you would say they are irreconcilable. This means the two ideas are so different they can never work together.
Usually, yes. It often starts a sentence like To reconcile these views, we must... or follows a verb like We need to reconcile these views.
عبارات ذات صلة
Bridge the gap
To connect two different things or groups.
Square the circle
To try to do something that is seemingly impossible.
Find common ground
To find shared interests or beliefs between two parties.
Synthesize the arguments
To combine different ideas into a new, complex whole.
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