mediate

1 of 2

adjective

me·di·ate ˈmē-dē-ət How to pronounce mediate (audio)

: occupying a middle position

: acting through an intervening agency

: exhibiting indirect causation, connection, or relation

the disease spreads by mediate as well as direct contact

Veterinary Record

mediacy

ˈmē-dē-ə-sē How to pronounce mediate (audio)

noun

mediately adverb

mediate

2 of 2

verb

me·di·ate ˈmē-dē-ˌāt How to pronounce mediate (audio)

mediated; mediating

transitive verb

: to bring accord out of by action as an intermediary (see intermediary entry 1 sense 1a)

endeavored to mediate East-West differences on several important issues

Collier's Year Book

: to effect by action as an intermediary (see intermediary entry 1 sense 1a)

mediated a settlement that was satisfactory to both sides

: to act as intermediary (see intermediary entry 2 sense 2) agent in bringing, effecting, or communicating : convey

individuals … mediate the culture to the child

Margaret Mead

: to transmit as intermediate mechanism or agency

intransitive verb

: to interpose between parties in order to reconcile (see reconcile sense 1a) them

: to reconcile (see reconcile sense 1b) differences

mediative

ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tiv How to pronounce mediate (audio)

adjective

mediatory

ˈmē-dē-ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce mediate (audio)

adjective

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Mediation is often used in disputes between companies and labor unions, and the government actually provides mediators for such disagreements. The mediator tries to bring the two sides to an agreement, but doesn't have the power to actually order such an agreement. Mediators also sometimes have a role in international disputes; when two neighboring countries claim exclusive fishing rights in the same ocean waters, for example, they may invite a trained mediator to help settle the argument. Arbitration is similar to mediation, but in arbitration both parties in a dispute agree to accept the arbitrator's decision.

Example Sentences

Adjective has a black-and-white view of human nature, believing that there is no mediate state between good and evil Verb He has been appointed to mediate the dispute. He is attempting to mediate a settlement between the company and the striking workers. Negotiators are trying to mediate a cease-fire.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Sometimes referred to as the nurse practitioners of the law industry, legal service providers offer a less expensive way to file documents and mediate disputes in civil court than hiring a lawyer.

Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 20 Aug. 2022 The site of your injury swells as your blood flow increases and your body ramps up the production of cytokines, a type of protein that helps mediate inflammation.

Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2021 This includes Melon Kitchen, a vendor that acts as a ghost kitchen and helps mediate restaurant start-up costs for budding Black chefs.

Cate Charron, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2022 Raji calls for creating an audit oversight board within a federal agency to do things like enforce standards or mediate disputes between auditors and companies.

Khari Johnson, Wired, 2 Dec. 2021 Violence prevention advocates have been working to defuse situations, mediate conflicts and distribute free gun locks.

Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2021 The documentary also showed interviews with residents who carry guns for protection but did not use footage of residents who have created community programs meant to keep children safe and mediate disputes.

Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2021 Police forces fight terrorism abroad, perform homeless services, work with children in schools, respond to calls for mental health crises, perform social work and welfare checks, mediate domestic disputes, and respond to drug overdoses.

Nicole Goodkind, Fortune, 25 May 2021 Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators mediate communication between neurons and between neurons and non-neural cells.

David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2021

Verb

Mastino, too, lamented the current lack of a regulatory system to mediate HOA disputes without litigation.

Brittany Freeman, ProPublica, 30 Aug. 2022 Someone with the training to deal with complex emotions, the expertise to mediate disputes and the ability to assess the key psychological variables at play are all necessary ingredients for successful solutions.

Mark Sirkin, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The United States, in particular, has singlehandedly blocked appointments to the WTO's appeals court, which aims to mediate trade disputes.

Jamey Keaten, ajc, 16 June 2022 Erdogan is trying to mediate the conflict, and plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Harold Maass, The Week, 19 Aug. 2022 Egypt, which shares a border with Israel and Gaza, often helps mediate peace between the two neighbors.

Aaron Boxerman, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 Lapid's predecessor, Naftali Bennett, attempted to mediate peace early in the war, holdings separate talks with Putin and Zelenskyy.

Paul Best, Fox News, 24 July 2022 Because of how things escalated, Lisa Rinna stepped in to mediate.

Amanda Taylor, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Brewster helps mediate any issues that arise in the garden – a missing seed bag, a disagreement about how to handle compost or a decision clashing with cultural beliefs.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2022 See More

mediate 1 of 2

adjective

as in halfway

occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes has a black-and-white view of human nature, believing that there is no mediate state between good and evil

Synonyms & Similar Words

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halfway
intermediary
middle
medial
central
mid
median
intermediate
medium
midmost
equidistant
inner
nearest
inmost
innermost
borderline
in-between
betwixt and between
gray
grey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

farthest
peripheral
utmost
remotest
extreme
outermost
outer
furthest
furthermost
farthermost
outmost

mediate

2 of 2

verb

as in to intervene

to act as a go-between for opposing sides their middle child is often asked to mediate between the oldest and the youngest

Synonyms & Similar Words

intervene
interfere
intercede
interpose
intermediate
arbitrate
moderate
meddle
negotiate
intrude
obtrude
butt in
pry
snoop
cut in
referee
invade
trespass
infringe
bother
chime in
break (in)
barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

avoid
shun
eschew
ignore
overlook
stand by
disregard

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of mediate are intercede, interfere, interpose, and intervene. While all these words mean "to come or go between," mediate implies intervening between hostile factions.

mediated between the parties

The words intercede and mediate can be used in similar contexts, but intercede implies acting for an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness.

interceded on our behalf

The synonyms interfere and mediate are sometimes interchangeable, but interfere implies hindering.

noise interfered with my concentration

Although the words interpose and mediate have much in common, interpose often implies no more than this.

interposed herself between him and the door

While the synonyms intervene and mediate are close in meaning, 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

单词	mediate
释义	mediate 1 of 2 adjective me·di·ate ˈmē-dē-ət 1 : occupying a middle position 2 a : acting through an intervening agency b : exhibiting indirect causation, connection, or relation the disease spreads by mediate as well as direct contact Veterinary Record mediacy ˈmē-dē-ə-sē noun mediately adverb mediate 2 of 2 verb me·di·ate ˈmē-dē-ˌāt mediated; mediating transitive verb 1 a : to bring accord out of by action as an intermediary (see intermediary entry 1 sense 1a) endeavored to mediate East-West differences on several important issues Collier's Year Book b : to effect by action as an intermediary (see intermediary entry 1 sense 1a) mediated a settlement that was satisfactory to both sides 2 a : to act as intermediary (see intermediary entry 2 sense 2) agent in bringing, effecting, or communicating : convey individuals … mediate the culture to the child Margaret Mead b : to transmit as intermediate mechanism or agency intransitive verb 1 : to interpose between parties in order to reconcile (see reconcile sense 1a) them 2 : to reconcile (see reconcile sense 1b) differences mediative ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tiv adjective mediatory ˈmē-dē-ə-ˌtȯr-ē adjective Did you know? Mediation is often used in disputes between companies and labor unions, and the government actually provides mediators for such disagreements. The mediator tries to bring the two sides to an agreement, but doesn't have the power to actually order such an agreement. Mediators also sometimes have a role in international disputes; when two neighboring countries claim exclusive fishing rights in the same ocean waters, for example, they may invite a trained mediator to help settle the argument. Arbitration is similar to mediation, but in arbitration both parties in a dispute agree to accept the arbitrator's decision. Synonyms Adjective central halfway intermediary intermediate medial median medium mid middle midmost Verb intercede intermediate interpose intervene See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective has a black-and-white view of human nature, believing that there is no mediate state between good and evil Verb He has been appointed to mediate the dispute. He is attempting to mediate a settlement between the company and the striking workers. Negotiators are trying to mediate a cease-fire. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Sometimes referred to as the nurse practitioners of the law industry, legal service providers offer a less expensive way to file documents and mediate disputes in civil court than hiring a lawyer. Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 20 Aug. 2022 The site of your injury swells as your blood flow increases and your body ramps up the production of cytokines, a type of protein that helps mediate inflammation. Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2021 This includes Melon Kitchen, a vendor that acts as a ghost kitchen and helps mediate restaurant start-up costs for budding Black chefs. Cate Charron, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2022 Raji calls for creating an audit oversight board within a federal agency to do things like enforce standards or mediate disputes between auditors and companies. Khari Johnson, Wired, 2 Dec. 2021 Violence prevention advocates have been working to defuse situations, mediate conflicts and distribute free gun locks. Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2021 The documentary also showed interviews with residents who carry guns for protection but did not use footage of residents who have created community programs meant to keep children safe and mediate disputes. Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2021 Police forces fight terrorism abroad, perform homeless services, work with children in schools, respond to calls for mental health crises, perform social work and welfare checks, mediate domestic disputes, and respond to drug overdoses. Nicole Goodkind, Fortune, 25 May 2021 Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators mediate communication between neurons and between neurons and non-neural cells. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2021 Verb Mastino, too, lamented the current lack of a regulatory system to mediate HOA disputes without litigation. Brittany Freeman, ProPublica, 30 Aug. 2022 Someone with the training to deal with complex emotions, the expertise to mediate disputes and the ability to assess the key psychological variables at play are all necessary ingredients for successful solutions. Mark Sirkin, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The United States, in particular, has singlehandedly blocked appointments to the WTO's appeals court, which aims to mediate trade disputes. Jamey Keaten, ajc, 16 June 2022 Erdogan is trying to mediate the conflict, and plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Harold Maass, The Week, 19 Aug. 2022 Egypt, which shares a border with Israel and Gaza, often helps mediate peace between the two neighbors. Aaron Boxerman, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 Lapid's predecessor, Naftali Bennett, attempted to mediate peace early in the war, holdings separate talks with Putin and Zelenskyy. Paul Best, Fox News, 24 July 2022 Because of how things escalated, Lisa Rinna stepped in to mediate. Amanda Taylor, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Brewster helps mediate any issues that arise in the garden – a missing seed bag, a disagreement about how to handle compost or a decision clashing with cultural beliefs. San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Late Latin mediatus intermediate, from past participle of mediare Verb Medieval Latin mediatus, past participle of mediare, from Late Latin, to be in the middle, from Latin medius middle First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1578, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Medical Definition mediate 1 of 2 adjective me·di·ate ˈmēd-ē-ət 1 : occupying a middle position 2 : acting through an intervening agency : exhibiting indirect causation, connection, or relation mediate 2 of 2 transitive verb me·di·ate ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt mediated; mediating : to transmit or carry (as a physical process or effect) as an intermediate mechanism or agency mediate 1 of 2 adjective as in halfway occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes has a black-and-white view of human nature, believing that there is no mediate state between good and evil Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance halfway intermediary middle medial central mid median intermediate medium midmost equidistant inner nearest inmost innermost borderline in-between betwixt and between gray grey Antonyms & Near Antonyms farthest peripheral utmost remotest extreme outermost outer furthest furthermost farthermost outmost See More mediate 2 of 2 verb as in to intervene to act as a go-between for opposing sides their middle child is often asked to mediate between the oldest and the youngest Synonyms & Similar Words intervene interfere intercede interpose intermediate arbitrate moderate meddle negotiate intrude obtrude butt in pry snoop cut in referee invade trespass infringe bother chime in break (in) barge (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoid shun eschew ignore overlook stand by disregard See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of mediate are intercede, interfere, interpose, and intervene. While all these words mean "to come or go between," mediate implies intervening between hostile factions. mediated between the parties The words intercede and mediate can be used in similar contexts, but intercede implies acting for an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness. interceded on our behalf The synonyms interfere and mediate are sometimes interchangeable, but interfere implies hindering. noise interfered with my concentration Although the words interpose and mediate have much in common, interpose often implies no more than this. interposed herself between him and the door While the synonyms intervene and mediate are close in meaning, 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
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