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olive-branch

noun

/ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

Meaning

A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.

He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.

extend an olive-branch

peace offering, reconciliation, truce, goodwill

conflict, hostility, war

extend an olive-branch, offer an olive-branch, accept an olive-branch

The action of spending funds or an amount of money spent.

a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing; the ability to speak or write effectively.

Something that speeds up or causes an event or change without being changed itself.