intercession

noun
UK: /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
US: /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/

  1. The act of pleading or asking for something for another person.

    1. His intercession saved me.
    2. The priest's intercession helped the troubled family find peace.

  2. In religion, the act of saying a prayer for someone else.

    1. We need your intercession.
    2. The nun's intercession was believed to heal the sick child.

Synonyms

intervention appeal plea prayer mediation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intercession" in English means: The act of pleading or asking for something for another person., In religion, the act of saying a prayer for someone else..

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

Synonyms for "intercession": intervention, appeal, plea, prayer, mediation.

Example usage of "intercession": "His intercession saved me.". More examples on the page.