intercede
Translation
to intercede, to mediate
Examples
She asked her lawyer to intercede for her.
She asked her lawyer to intercede for her.
They interceded with the authorities on our behalf.
They interceded with the authorities on our behalf.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb.)) to speak in support of (sb.) involved in a disagreement She asked her lawyer to intercede for her.
((with sb.)) ((on sb.'s behalf)) to speak to (sb.) in order to persuade them to help (sb.) They interceded with the authorities on our behalf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mediate, intervene, arbitrate
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) and 'cedere' (to go). The idea is to 'go between' two parties in a dispute.
Memory Tips
Imagine a referee who has to 'go between' ('inter-cede') two arguing players to resolve a conflict.