Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Conciliate”?

Conciliate means to win over; to placate.

• Correct answer - to win over: it has the same meaning as Conciliate.
• to conform: to comply with rules - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conciliate.
• to combine: to join together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conciliate.
• to advise: to give counsel - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conciliate.