Amicize
/ˈæmɪsaɪz/noun
To make friendly or amicable; to reconcile.
Did you know?Amicize ultimately traces to Latin amīcus, “friend,” which is connected to amare, “to love,” linking friendship and love in one ancient linguistic family.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*am-
“To love or hold dear; a commonly proposed root behind Latin terms for affection and friendship.”
Classical Latin
Latin
amāre
“To love.”
Classical Latin
Latin
amīcus
“A friend; friendly or favorable.”
Old French
Old French
ami
“Friend; beloved companion, derived from Latin amīcus.”
19th Century
English
amicize
“To make amicable or friendly, formed from amic- with the verb-forming suffix -ize.”
Modern English
English
amicize
“To reconcile or turn into a friendly relationship; an uncommon verb.”