intercede
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.
to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate.
Roman History. (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto.
Origin of intercede
1Other words for intercede
Other words from intercede
- in·ter·ced·er, noun
- pre·in·ter·cede, verb (used without object), pre·in·ter·ced·ed, pre·in·ter·ced·ing.
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Interestingly, the two approaches go in opposite directions, but do make a horseshoe and will intercede down the road.
PPC survival: Handling inflation and being ready for a recession | Jonathan Kagan | July 26, 2022 | Search Engine LandIt states that officers have a duty to intercede when they suspect a colleague is using excessive force.
“They Saw Me and Thought the Worst” | by Richard A. Webster, WRKF and WWNO, photography by Kathleen Flynn, special to ProPublica | September 24, 2021 | ProPublicaAt least until it becomes obvious that interceding is the only responsible course of action.
Carolyn Hax: Single-mom sister teaches her kids a cynical view of love. Is she wrong? | Carolyn Hax | June 11, 2021 | Washington PostJust learning about the bystander effect increases your odds of interceding in an emergency, Staub says.
How to break free of the bystander effect and help someone in trouble | Tara Santora | March 2, 2021 | Popular-ScienceJames Stephenson interceded, and the two men got into a scuffle.
America’s first post-World War II race riot led to the near-lynching of Thurgood Marshall | Chris Lamb | February 25, 2021 | Washington Post
Higher courts, including the Supreme Court had refused to intercede, and the stay was to expire tonight.
The Back Alley, Low Blow-Ridden Fight to Stop Gay Marriage in Florida Is Finally Over | Jay Michaelson | January 5, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd we have the ability to intercede on their behalf to our Maker.
Hirsch has noticed that sometimes parents get intimidated and brushed aside, but it is their right to intercede.
‘Bully’ Director Lee Hirsch Talks About What Families Can Do to Prevent Bullying | Emily-Anne Rigal | April 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTObama is pushing China, once again, to intercede and convince Pyongyang to cancel its rocket launch.
Leslie H. Gelb: North Korea, U.S. Headed to Brink of War, Unnoticed | Leslie H. Gelb | April 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThat they really hear our prayer and intercede with God for us is clearly shown by many examples in Holy Scripture.
Mary, Help of Christians | VariousI know his good nature, but if he hesitates you must intercede, or help me some way or other.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward GibbonIn vain did the women and children of the house intercede for his life, and praise his amiable and virtuous qualities.
Fox's Book of Martyrs | John FoxeFor the truth at one glance assured me, that if the queen refused assistance, who would dare to intercede for me?
Fox's Book of Martyrs | John Foxe"I think I can intercede with Mr. Regulus to release you," said Mrs. Linwood.
Ernest Linwood | Caroline Lee Hentz
British Dictionary definitions for intercede
/ (ˌɪntəˈsiːd) /
(often foll by in) to come between parties or act as mediator or advocate: to intercede in the strike
Roman history (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto
Origin of intercede
1Derived forms of intercede
- interceder, noun
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