intercede

[in-ter-seed]

verb (used without object)

interceded, interceding 

1. 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

2. to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate.

   Synonyms: intervene

3. Roman History.,  (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto.

intercede

/ ˌɪntəˈsiːd /

verb

1. (often foll by in) to come between parties or act as mediator or advocate

   to intercede in the strike

2. Roman history (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto

Other Word Forms

• interceder noun
• preintercede verb (used without object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercede¹

From the Latin word intercēdere, dating back to 1570–80. See inter-, cede

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercede¹

C16: from Latin intercēdere to intervene, from _inter- + cēdere to move

Example Sentences

His experience with Household Finance had disabused him of any hope that the government would intercede to prevent rich corporations from doing bad things to poor people.

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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."

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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.

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As real-life danger threatens the brave young heroes, supernatural forces will intercede in their defense.

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Navarro continued keeping Farrell at arm's length until others interceded and shuffled him away.

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Related Words

• arbitrate 
• intervene 
• intrude 
• plead