intercede

verb
UK: /ˌɪntəˈsiːd/
US: /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

  1. To speak to someone in authority in order to defend someone else or ask for their help.

    1. My lawyer will intercede on my behalf.
    2. She might intercede with the manager to get you a better deal if you ask nicely.

  2. To try to help settle an argument or disagreement between two or more people or groups.

    1. I had to intercede in their fight.
    2. The teacher decided to intercede when the argument became too heated in the classroom.

Synonyms

mediate arbitrate intervene plead appeal negotiate
intercede intransitive-verb

  1. To act as a mediator in a dispute or conflict.

    1. He hoped a friend would intercede.
    2. An independent advisor can often intercede more effectively than someone directly involved.
intercede transitive-verb

  1. To plead on behalf of another person.

    1. She asked him to intercede for her.
    2. The organization will intercede with the government to improve the living conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intercede" in English means: To speak to someone in authority in order to defend someone else or ask for their help., To try to help settle an argument or disagreement between two or more people or groups..

The phonetic transcription of "intercede" is /ˌɪntəˈsiːd/ in British English and /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intercede": mediate, arbitrate, intervene, plead, appeal, negotiate.

Example usage of "intercede": "My lawyer will intercede on my behalf.". More examples on the page.