'reconcile' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reconciliare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'conciliare' meant 'to make friendly.'

'reconciliare' transformed into the Old French word 'reconcilier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reconcile' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to make friendly again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to restore friendly relations.'