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försona — meaning in English

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English meaning

atone verb To make amends for a wrongdoing or mistake.
reconcile verb To restore a friendly relationship between people after a disagreement.

Senses

försona is used for these senses in English:

atone (proscribed) To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.
reconcile (ambitransitive) To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
reconcile (transitive) To make things compatible or consistent.

reconcile — full definition

verb To restore a friendly relationship between people after a disagreement.
verb To make two seemingly conflicting ideas or facts fit together.
verb To check financial records so they match and any differences are explained.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

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