intercede
verb (used without object)
to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition.
interceded
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past participleof intercede.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof intercede.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
intercedeverb (used without object)to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition.
Example Sentences
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Instead, the governor interceded and essentially cut Peters’ sentence in half.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Navarro continued keeping Farrell at arm's length until others interceded and shuffled him away.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2024
He said a number of other employees had complained about Bing, and he believes Walmart should have interceded more forcefully.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 4, 2022
She remembers one of Helm’s two dogs was jealous when her owner got close to Staples and would bark until the drummer interceded on Staples’ behalf; the barking immediately stopped.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2022
Afraid that things were spinning out of control, Gattis quickly interceded.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
