intercede

[ in-ter-seed ]

verb (used without object)

, in·ter·ced·ed, in·ter·ced·ing.

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.

   Synonyms: intervene

2. to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate.

   Synonyms: intervene

3. Roman History. (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto.

intercede

/ ˌɪntəˈsiːd /

verb

1. often foll by in to come between parties or act as mediator or advocate

   to intercede in the strike

2. Roman history (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈceder, noun

Other Words From

• inter·ceder noun
• prein·ter·cede verb (used without object) preinterceded preinterceding

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercede¹

From the Latin word intercēdere, dating back to 1570–80. See inter-, cede

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercede¹

C16: from Latin intercēdere to intervene, from inter- + cēdere to move

Example Sentences

Levenson said it’s unlikely Hochman could intercede, however, if Ryan grants the resentencing petition before Gascón leaves office.

From Los Angeles Times

Travis County Judge Jessica Mangrum granted a temporary order halting the execution just 90 minutes before it was scheduled to take place after Governor Greg Abbott and the United States Supreme Court declined to intercede.

From Salon

At this point, military chiefs decided to call on family members to intercede.

From BBC

I disputed the charge, but Wells Fargo repeatedly denied my claim, even when I asked the Better Business Bureau to intercede.

From New York Times

I disputed the charge, but Wells Fargo repeatedly denied my claim, even when I asked the Better Business Bureau to intercede.

From New York Times

Related Words

• arbitrate
• intervene
• intrude
• plead