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

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

At this point, military chiefs decided to call on family members to intercede.

From BBC

Related Words

• arbitrate 
• intervene 
• intrude 
• plead