intercede
Americanverb (used without object)
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to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition.
to intercede with the governor for a condemned man.
- Synonyms:
- intervene
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to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate.
- Synonyms:
- intervene
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Roman History. (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto.
verb
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(often foll by in) to come between parties or act as mediator or advocate
to intercede in the strike
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Roman history (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto
Other Word Forms
- interceder noun
- preintercede verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of intercede
From the Latin word intercēdere, dating back to 1570–80. See inter-, cede
Example Sentences
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One clip showed an RSF soldier attempting to intercede as Abu Lulu prepared to execute an injured man, while the captive pleaded: "I know you. I called out to you a few days ago."
From BBC
Gen. Rob Bonta joined a coalition of more than 20 other states Friday in asking a federal court to once again intercede and force the Trump administration to unfreeze billions of dollars in federal funding.
From Los Angeles Times
As real-life danger threatens the brave young heroes, supernatural forces will intercede in their defense.
From Los Angeles Times
Navarro continued keeping Farrell at arm's length until others interceded and shuffled him away.
From Salon
One of the ABC moderators interceded to fact-check him, saying: “There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it’s born.”
From BBC
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