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makes peace

makes peace is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make peace.

Meaning of make peace

Verb

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.
  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.

Questions about makes peace

What is makes peace the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Makes peace is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make peace.

Words near makes peace in the dictionary

  1. makes out
  2. makes out like a bandit
  3. makes out of
  4. makes out with
  5. makes over
  6. makes peace
  7. makes pigs and whistles of
  8. makes pigs and whistles of something
  9. makes pretend
  10. makes quick work of
  11. makes right

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