intercessory
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to intercession: "intercessory" describes something that involves or serves as an act of intervening on behalf of another, especially through prayer or mediation.
Usage Examples
- (A prayer made on behalf of others.)
- (Her intervention was aimed at helping others.)
Advanced Usage
- "intercessory prayer": a specific type of prayer where one prays for the needs of others rather than for oneself.
- Many religious traditions emphasize the importance of intercessory prayer for the community. (Prayer focused on others' needs.)
Variants and Related Words
Intercession (n): the act of intervening or mediating on behalf of another.
- His intercession with the authorities saved the family from eviction. (His intervention helped them.)
Intercessor (n): a person who intercedes or mediates.
- She acted as an intercessor between the workers and management. (A mediator.)
Synonyms
- Mediatory: serving to mediate between parties.
- Intervening: coming between to alter a situation.
Related Idioms
- To go to bat for someone: to support or defend someone, often by intervening.
- He went to bat for his colleague during the review. (He interceded on their behalf.)