verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reconcile, accept, welcome

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Example Sentences

Example:The church was trying to reconcile the excommunicated members.

Definition:To bring (people) to terms again; to restore to friendship or unity.

From reconcile

Example:The congregation accepted him back into their fold after his reformation.

Definition:To receive, take, or agree to have (someone or something) before, in, or as a member or part.

From accept

Example:The congregation welcomed him back with open arms after his return from excommunication.

Definition:To receive or admit (someone) with a warm expression of goodwill; to treat hospitably or cordially.

From welcome