peace

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UK /piːs/ US /pis/

noun 6name 4intj 2verb 2

Collocations

(noun.) not war

ADJ

lasting, permanent | fragile, uneasy

relative

After the ceasefire agreement, the region enjoyed a period of relative peace despite occasional tensions.

world

Many countries worked together to achieve world peace after the war ended.

VERB + PEACE

bring about, establish, make

keep

The police worked hard to keep the peace during the large protest downtown.

PEACE + VERB

come

prevail, reign

A fragile peace reigned between the two neighbors after their heated argument finally ended.

PEACE + NOUN

conference, congress, negotiations, process, talks

The two countries finally agreed to start peace talks after months of fighting.

efforts, initiative | formula, plan, proposal | accord, agreement, deal, pact, settlement, treaty | broker, envoy

mission

The UN sent a peace mission to help end the conflict between the two nations.

activist, campaigner, protester | group, movement | rally

PREP

at ~ (with)

The neighboring villages finally signed a treaty and have been at peace with each other for ten years.

~ between

The two countries finally signed an agreement to establish peace between their borders.

~ with

After years of conflict, the two neighboring countries decided to make peace with each other.

(noun.) state of being calm

ADJ

inner | perfect

VERB + PEACE

find, seek

After years of therapy, he finally found peace with his difficult childhood.

disturb, shatter

The loud argument between the neighbors disturbed the peace of our quiet street.

leave sb in

The dog finally fell asleep, and we left him in peace for the rest of the afternoon.

PEACE + VERB

reign

After the argument ended, a calm peace finally reigned in their household.

descend on sth, settle over sth

A sense of calm settled over the classroom after the students finished their exam.

PREP

at ~

After the argument, she finally felt at peace with her decision.

at ~ with

After the argument, he finally made peace with his brother.

in ~

After years of conflict, the two countries finally agreed to live in peace.

PHRASES

peace and quiet/tranquillity

After weeks of chaos, she finally found peace and quiet in her small garden.

peace of mind

Knowing your children are safe at school gives parents real peace of mind.

Definitions

noun

A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.

*Thinke not that I am come to ſend peace on earth: I came not to ſend peace, but a ſword.

A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.

The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.

Death.

’Twere best at once to sink to peace, ⁠Like birds the charming serpent draws, ⁠To drop head-foremost in the jaws Of vacant darkness and to cease.

Harmony in personal relations.

A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

1969 March 31, John Lennon, Bagism Press Conference at Sacher Hotel, Vienna Now, a lot of cynics have said, “Oh, it’s easy to sit in bed for seven days,” but I’d like some of them to try it, and talk for seven days about peace. All we’re saying is give peace a chance.

1993, Mark Berry as "King Harkinian", a character in Animation Magic, Link: The Faces of Evil, Philips Interactive Media (publ.). My boy, this peace is what all true warriors strive for.

intj

Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent.

“Hark!” said the old woman, triumphantly. “I hear a step coming. […] Do you hear him?” “I believe you are right, mother,” replied Alice, in a low voice. “Peace! open the door.”

"Peace, my lord, thou utterest treason! Hast forgot the king's command? Remember I am party to thy crime, if I but listen."

Peace out; goodbye.

verb

To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.

Within every hood they have to be peacing with themselves. Then when you're living in peace with yourself, [...]

In another northern species, ptarmigan, such a see-saw pattern between warring and peacing has indeed been observed by researchers.

To peace out.

Fuck, man. Yeah, I know. He crashed with this guy, Eddie. Then the cops called me in. That's when he peaced. I swear on my father's grave, I don't know where he went. I swear.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a treaty to cease hostilities

pacification

noun — the absence of mental stress or anxiety

peacefulness
repose
serenity
heartsease
ataraxis

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

at peace

Free of worries; peaceful.

Since discovering religion, she's been at peace in her personal life.

at peace with

Not disturbed or upset by.

He lay down, cuddled the blankets up to his ears, closed his eyes and composed himself to sleep, at peace with his conscience and the world.

keep the peace

To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.

The police were called in to keep the peace during the political demonstration.

make peace

To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.

Both countries can rebuild now that they have made peace with each other.

hold one's peace

To refrain from speaking; to be silent.

Thurio: How likes she my discourse? Proteus: Ill, when you talk of war. Thurio: But well, when I discourse of love and peace? Julia: [Aside] But better, indeed, when you hold your

Example Bank

Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.

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*Thinke not that I am come to ſend peace on earth: I came not to ſend peace, but a ſword.

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Naomi boasted in nothing but the God of Israel. And she found peace even in the midst of chaos when she went to Him in prayer.

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“Hark!” said the old woman, triumphantly. “I hear a step coming. […] Do you hear him?” “I believe you are right, mother,” replied Alice, in a low voice. “Peace! open the door.”

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"Peace, my lord, thou utterest treason! Hast forgot the king's command? Remember I am party to thy crime, if I but listen."

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Within every hood they have to be peacing with themselves. Then when you're living in peace with yourself, [...]

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Usage Notes

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