Words We Love Substack Carnival SPECIAL

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Today we have a special issue to celebrate St Valentine’s Day. Many Substack writers have joined together to offer their readers a selection of words connected to this special day. The word I have chosen is - RECONCILE

RECONCILE, as you will see below, has two meanings - the first concerning the mending of relationships (my valentine connection) and the second regards financial accounting (not so romantic) …

This word is shared as part of the Words We Love Substack Carnival, a lexicon of lovable language compiled by some of your current or future favourite educators and writers on Substack. Enjoy all the Valentine’s Day vocabulary on the Words We Love 2025 page.

Reconcile (v) /ˈrɛk(ə)nsʌɪl/

Origin: Late Middle English: from Old French reconcilier - from Latin

Re - Back Concillare - Bring together

Meaning 1: Restore friendly relations between two parties

Example: “After not speaking to each other during years, the former partners of the firm publicly reconciled at last year’s award ceremony.”

Meaning 2: Compare transactions and activity to supporting documentation

Example: “We’ve got all the documentation and we are currently trying to reconcile various figures.”

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I hope you have enjoyed my chosen word - now go and have a look at the other contributor’s Substacks and their chosen vocabulary!

Kevin