intercede
- Verb:
- To intervene or act between two or more parties, especially in a dispute or conflict, with the aim of reconciling differences, settling a disagreement, or pleading on someone's behalf.
The verb "intercede" is used to describe the action of stepping into a situation to help resolve it or to ask for help or mercy for someone else. It implies acting as an intermediary or a peacemaker. - It is typically followed by the preposition "in" when referring to intervening in a specific situation or dispute. - It is followed by the preposition "for" or "on behalf of" when referring to pleading or asking for help for a specific person. - It is often used in formal or serious contexts involving conflict, negotiation, or appeals for clemency.
- Verb:
- The teacher had to intercede in the argument between the two students to prevent a fight.
- A neutral diplomat was asked to intercede in the peace talks.
- She interceded with the manager for her colleague, who was facing unfair dismissal.
- He interceded on behalf of the prisoner, asking the governor for a reduced sentence.
- "to intercede with someone (for someone/something)": To make a request or plea to a person in authority on behalf of another person or for a particular cause.
- The lawyer interceded with the judge for a more lenient sentence.
- "to intercede in a matter": To become involved in a specific issue or dispute to try to resolve it.
- The United Nations may intercede in international conflicts.
- Intercession (n): The act of interceding; a prayer or plea on behalf of another.
- Her intercession helped resolve the long-standing feud.
- Intercessor (n): A person who intercedes.
- He acted as an intercessor between the warring factions.
- Mediate: To intervene between people in a dispute to help them reach an agreement. (Focuses more on facilitating a settlement.)
- Intervene: To become involved in a situation to alter its course or prevent something. (Broader term; can be less focused on reconciliation.)
- Arbitrate: To officially settle a dispute between parties. (More formal, often with a binding decision.)
- Plead: To make an emotional or earnest appeal for someone or something. (Focuses on the act of asking, not necessarily mediating.)
(Note: "Intercede" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed through prepositional phrases as shown in the usage section.)
- To act as a go-between: To serve as an intermediary or messenger between two parties. (This phrase captures the role of an intercessor.)
- During the negotiations, she acted as a go-between for the two companies.
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act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
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He interceded in the family dispute
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He mediated a settlement
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