intercede (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/
Definition
Act as an intermediary or mediator in a dispute to help reconcile conflicting parties.
Examples
She had to intercede on behalf of her colleague to prevent him from being unfairly dismissed.
The local priest tried to intercede with the authorities to secure a pardon for the young prisoner.
When the argument turned heated, a neutral third party was called in to intercede.
How to Use intercede
- intercede with (prepositional phrase)
- to plead or negotiate with an authority figure on someone's behalf — "He decided to intercede with the dean to get the student another chance."
- intercede on behalf of (idiom)
- to act as a representative or advocate for someone else — "The lawyer was asked to intercede on behalf of the family."
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