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单词 intercedes
释义

intercede

verb

in·​ter·​cede ˌin-tər-ˈsēd How to pronounce intercede (audio)
interceded; interceding

intransitive verb

: to intervene between parties with a view to reconciling differences : mediate
interceder noun

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The Latin cedere means "to go", so "go between" is the most literal meaning of intercede. (The same -cede root can also be seen in such words as precede and secede.) If you've been blamed unfairly for something, a friend may intercede on your behalf with your coach or teacher. More often, it will be the coach or teacher who has to intercede in a student dispute. The intercession of foreign governments has sometimes prevented conflicts from becoming worse than they otherwise would have.

Synonyms

  • intermediate
  • interpose
  • intervene
  • mediate
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Example Sentences

Their argument probably would have become violent if I hadn't interceded. When the boss accused her of lying, several other employees interceded on her behalf.
Recent Examples on the Web But Christians believed in the power of the martyrs and, later, other saintly persons to intercede on their behalf with God. Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 4 May 2022 According to his memo, Olson was discussing with Trump the notion that the Justice Department would intercede directly with the Supreme Court to reverse his electoral defeat. Luke Broadwater, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022 Those who break their word, mediators say, are excluded from the unwritten pact that governs much of Libyan society: The next time they are involved in a dispute, no one will intercede. New York Times, 31 July 2022 Who could possibly intercede with Him without His Permission? Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 19 May 2022 How much time does Biden have before another court tries to intercede? Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 1 July 2022 Indeed, the firm has a habit of shaping deals that slash its tax bill and then daring the IRS to intercede. Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 21 June 2022 Obviously, not all hallucinogenic experiences are positive, so nearly every study on psychedelic drugs has included therapists trained to intercede if a trip turns bad and maximize the outcome if the trip is good. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 June 2022 After the mistrial, the judge presiding over the case asked the magistrate judge to intercede and mediate to determine whether the parties could agree to a settlement. Emma Tucker, CNN, 15 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin intercedere, from inter- + cedere to go

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

intercede

verb

in·​ter·​cede ˌin-tər-ˈsēd How to pronounce intercede (audio)
interceded; interceding
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

intercedes

verb

present tense third-person singular of intercede
as in intervenes
to act as a go-between for opposing sides asked an old friend of the family to intercede in the bitter dispute over the inheritance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • intervenes
  • interferes
  • mediates
  • interposes
  • intermediates
  • meddles
  • intrudes
  • arbitrates
  • obtrudes
  • pries
  • snoops
  • negotiates
  • referees
  • moderates
  • butts in
  • invades
  • cuts in
  • trespasses
  • bothers
  • infringes
  • chimes in
  • breaks (in)
  • barges (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • avoids
  • ignores
  • stands by
  • disregards
  • shuns
  • overlooks
  • eschews
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