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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•ter•cede /ˌɪntɚˈsid/USA pronunciation v. [no object], -ced•ed, -ced•ing. - to speak in behalf of someone, esp. so as to gain a favor or save from harm:to intercede with the governor for a condemned man.
- to try to settle differences between two groups;
mediate:Switzerland was willing to intercede in the dispute.
See -cede-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•ter•cede (in′tər sēd′),USA pronunciation v.i., -ced•ed, -ced•ing. - to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition:to intercede with the governor for a condemned man.
- to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups;
mediate. - Ancient History[Rom. Hist.](of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto.
- Latin intercēdere. See inter-, cede
- 1570–80
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged intervene.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: intercede /ˌɪntəˈsiːd/ vb (intransitive)- (often followed by in) to come between parties or act as mediator or advocate: to intercede in the strike
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin intercēdere to intervene, from inter- + cēdere to moveˌinterˈceder n |