Sekirov Dictionary

olive branch

UK /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/US /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/

noun 2
olive-branch verb 1
forms 5

noun2

A branch of an olive tree offered as an emblem of peace.
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(figurative) Any symbol of peace, or a peace offering to an adversary to show goodwill and in the hope of securing peace.
- His [George W. Bush's] remarks came after Britain offered a diplomatic olive branch to Iran earlier in the day to try to secure an early release of the prisoners. — 2007

olive-branch verb1

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To extend an olive branch; to make a peace offering; to attempt to restore peaceful relations.
- That was intricate reporting plus reasoning plus olive-branching and remonstrating. — 1989

forms

olive-branched · olive branching · olive-branching · olive branches · olive-branches

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