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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Ms. Collins, composed in the face of Mr. Trump’s turbulence, interrupted, interceded, corrected and called out the former president on his lies.
From New York Times
He stares up at the edifice, as if sizing up an opponent, before walking in with hopes to intercede with a judge on behalf of his clients.
From Seattle Times
While Burr's powerful friends subsequently interceded and persuaded state officials to drop the charges, their success had nothing to do with any immunity that Burr enjoyed as an executive officer of the United States.
From Salon
On the other side are regional officials who intercede in disputes over burials, pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, as well as relatives and friends of the deceased who want to remove the stigma of the crime.
From New York Times
"Considering Philip's deteriorating medical condition, we urge you to intercede on Claudia Mo's behalf with the Hong Kong government... so she can be with her husband," read the letter, sent on 24 February.
From BBC
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