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How to pronounce intercede in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms arbitrate, intermediate, liaise, mediate
Type of negociate, negotiate, talk terms
Derivation intercession


He interceded in the family dispute.

Examples of intercede

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I am worried he will sit and watch TV and play video games if I don't intercede.
From the sltrib.com
Griles has said that he never tried to intercede on behalf of Abramoff's clients.
From the washingtonpost.com
Brady barked back, and other players and finally Bill Belichick had to intercede.
From the bostonherald.com
Catholics don't worship saints, but ask the saints to intercede for them with God.
From the omaha.com
I would be most grateful if you could intercede and try to obtain some recompense.
From the telegraph.co.uk
In a video that Chen released last week, he appealed to Wen directly to intercede.
From the kentucky.com
Whenever the other kids would run to the score book, Diaw's mother would intercede.
From the bostonherald.com
When Georgia Democrat Sam Nunn tried to intercede, Stevens turned his wrath on him.
From the time.com
A brawl broke out, and their father was forced to intercede to restore order.
From the en.wikipedia.org
More examples
  • Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences; "He interceded in the family dispute"; "He mediated a settlement"
  • To plea on someone else's behalf; To act as a mediator in a dispute; to arbitrate or mediate
  • To intercede for some one in your dreams, shows you will secure aid when you desire it most.
  • The act of intervening or mediating between differing parties; particularly the act of praying to God on behalf of another. The Bible reveals that intercession is performed by the Holy Spirit, Christ, and Christians. ...
  • V.i., -ceded, -ceding. 1. 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. 2. to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate. --Syn.1. insinuation, imputation.