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Intercede

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈsiːd/

To plead on someone else's behalf.

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📖 Definitions of "Intercede"

verb

1
To plead on someone else's behalf.
2
To act as a mediator in a dispute; to arbitrate or mediate.
3
To pass between; to intervene.

🔄 Synonyms of "Intercede"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
liaiseverb	To cooperate, consult and discuss in order to come to a common solution.
mediateverb	(transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
arbitrateverb	To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Intercede"

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Word	Definition
mediateverb	(transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
arbitrateverb	To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
liaiseverb	To cooperate, consult and discuss in order to come to a common solution.
settleverb	To conclude or resolve (something):
respondverb	(transitive, intransitive) To say something in return; to answer; to reply.
interveneverb	(intransitive) To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action. [with in]
speakverb	(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
interfereverb	(intransitive) To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
interceednoun	Obsolete form of intercede. [(intransitive) To plead on someone else's behalf.]
intercomeverb	(intransitive) To intervene; interpose; interfere.
interposeverb	(transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
pleadverb	(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
take up the cudgelsverb	(idiomatic, followed by on behalf of or for) to make a defence for someone or something; to intercede supportively.
reintervenenoun	(intransitive) To intervene again.
invocateverb	To implore or invoke.
imploreverb	(transitive) To beg or plead for (something) earnestly or urgently; to beseech.
pray in aidverb	(transitive, chiefly law) To ask for the help of (someone or something) in pleading a case; to make use of, adduce (something) in defence of a case, argument etc.
entreatverb	(transitive) To ask earnestly or beg for (something, such as a benefit or favour).
speak forverb	To speak on somebody's behalf.
prevail uponverb	(idiomatic) To convince; to persuade.