| 单词 | intercede |
| 释义 | intercede (once / 1078 pages) v When you intercede, you try to help people work out their differences or achieve something, like when you intercede on your friend's behalf to encourage your boss to hire him, or when feuding friends ask you to intercede, guiding them to sort out their differences. The verb intercede comes from the Latin root words inter, meaning "between," and cedere, meaning "go." Acting as a go-between is exactly what you do when you intercede. Maybe you are the peacemaker, or you play matchmaker, or you just bring people to work out their problems. Sometimes people pray that God will intercede in their lives, meaning bring change that improves a situation. WORD FAMILYintercede: interceded, intercedes, interceding, intercession+/intercession: intercessions USAGE EXAMPLES“My spirit will intercede for you, so that Chukwu will send a good man to take care of you and the children.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus(2003) Now Herb, who has known my brother for 40 years, intercedes. New York Times(Nov 04, 2016) PB: “Yes, but if the decision was taken internationally to intercede on the ground, would you commit British troops?” The Guardian(Oct 28, 2016) v act between parties with a view to reconciling differences He interceded in the family dispute Syn|Hyper arbitrate, intermediate, liaise, mediate negociate, negotiate, talk terms discuss the terms of an arrangement |
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