First Known Use: 1597
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intercede
verb in·ter·cede \ˌin-tər-ˈsēd\
: to try to help settle an argument or disagreement between two or more people or groups : to speak to someone in order to defend or help another person
in·ter·ced·edin·ter·ced·ing
Full Definition of INTERCEDE
intransitive verb
— in·ter·ced·er noun
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Origin of INTERCEDE
Latin intercedere, from inter- + cedere to go
Related to INTERCEDE
- Synonyms
- intervene, intermediate, interpose, mediate
Synonym Discussion of INTERCEDE
interpose, interfere, intervene, mediate, intercede mean to come or go between. interpose often implies no more than this <interposed herself between him and the door>. interfere implies hindering <noise interfered with my concentration>. intervene may imply an occurring in space or time between two things or a stepping in to stop a conflict <quarreled until the manager intervened>. mediate implies intervening between hostile factions <mediated between the parties>. intercede implies acting for an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness <interceded on our behalf>.
Rhymes with INTERCEDE
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INTERCEDE Defined for Kids
intercede
verb in·ter·cede \ˌin-tər-ˈsēd\
in·ter·ced·edin·ter·ced·ing
Definition of INTERCEDE for Kids
1
: to try to help settle differences between unfriendly individuals or groups <I interceded to stop the argument.>
2
: to plead for the needs of someone else <Atkins fell upon his knees to beg the captain to intercede with the governor for his life … — Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe>
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