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1 reconcile
1) (to cause (people) to become friendly again, eg after they have quarrelled: Why won't you be reconciled (with him)?) συμφιλιώνω2) (to bring (two or more different aims, points of view etc) into agreement: The unions want high wages and the bosses want high profits - it's almost impossible to reconcile these two aims.) συμβιβάζω3) (to (make someone) accept (a situation, fact etc) patiently: Her mother didn't want the marriage to take place but she is reconciled to it now.) συμφιλιώνομαι (κάνω αποδεκτό, παίρνω απόφαση)• -
2 aim
[eim] 1. verb1) ((usually with at, for) to point or direct something at; to try to hit or reach etc: He picked up the rifle and aimed it at the target.) σημαδεύω2) ((with to, at) to plan, intend or to have as one's purpose: He aims at finishing tomorrow; We aim to please our customers.) σκοπεύω2. noun1) (the act of or skill at aiming: His aim is excellent.) στόχος2) (what a person intends to do: My aim is to become prime minister.) σκοπός•- aimless- aimlessly
- aimlessness
- take aim
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