ravvicinare

to bring closer

verb rahv-vee-chee-NAH-reh Rare

Also means

to reconcile

Usage Note

Ravvicinare combines ri- (again) + avvicinare (to approach) and means to bring two parties or objects closer together, physically or figuratively. It is often used reflexively: ravvicinarsi means to draw nearer or to patch up a relationship. It takes avere in transitive use and essere reflexively.

Examples

"Il dialogo può ravvicinare le due parti."

Natural Translation

Dialogue can bring the two sides closer.

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