intercede
verb (used without object)
to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition.
has interceded
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present perfectof intercede (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It was the first time ever that a vice-president has interceded in such a way for a cabinet secretary.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2017
Hourvitz, this young lady has interceded in your favor.
From In Those Days The Story of an Old Man by Jehudah Steinberg
Richard, your father has interceded for you; and I cannot disregard his wishes, though I have my own view in the matter.
From Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers by F. Anstey
But two words avouching penitence—but one brief prayer—and some kind saint has interceded for an instant hearing, and a liberal granting of thy petition.
From The Betrothed by Sir Walter Scott
The emperor has interceded in your behalf and obtained this safeguard for you in case you wished to return to your native country.
From Andreas Hofer by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
