intercede

[ in-ter-seed ]

verb (used without object)

, in·ter·ced·ed, in·ter·ced·ing.

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

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈceder, noun

Other Words From

• inter·ceder noun
• prein·ter·cede verb (used without object) preinterceded preinterceding

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

Interestingly, the two approaches go in opposite directions, but do make a horseshoe and will intercede down the road.

From Search Engine Land

It states that officers have a duty to intercede when they suspect a colleague is using excessive force.

From ProPublica

At least until it becomes obvious that interceding is the only responsible course of action.

From Washington Post

Just learning about the bystander effect increases your odds of interceding in an emergency, Staub says.

From Popular-Science

James Stephenson interceded, and the two men got into a scuffle.

From Washington Post

Higher courts, including the Supreme Court had refused to intercede, and the stay was to expire tonight.

From The Daily Beast

And we have the ability to intercede on their behalf to our Maker.

From The Daily Beast

Hirsch has noticed that sometimes parents get intimidated and brushed aside, but it is their right to intercede.

From The Daily Beast

Obama is pushing China, once again, to intercede and convince Pyongyang to cancel its rocket launch.

From The Daily Beast

That they really hear our prayer and intercede with God for us is clearly shown by many examples in Holy Scripture.

From Project Gutenberg

I know his good nature, but if he hesitates you must intercede, or help me some way or other.

From Project Gutenberg

In vain did the women and children of the house intercede for his life, and praise his amiable and virtuous qualities.

From Project Gutenberg

For the truth at one glance assured me, that if the queen refused assistance, who would dare to intercede for me?

From Project Gutenberg

"I think I can intercede with Mr. Regulus to release you," said Mrs. Linwood.

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Related Words

• arbitrate
• intervene
• intrude
• plead