mediate

[ verb mee-dee-eyt; adjective mee-dee-it ]

verb (used with object)

, me·di·at·ed, me·di·at·ing.

1. to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.

   Synonyms: arbitrate

2. to bring about (an agreement, accord, truce, peace, etc.) as an intermediary between parties by compromise, reconciliation, removal of misunderstanding, etc.

   Synonyms: arbitrate

3. to effect (a result) or convey (a message, gift, etc.) by or as if by an intermediary.

verb (used without object)

, me·di·at·ed, me·di·at·ing.

1. to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc.

   Synonyms: intervene, intercede

2. to occupy an intermediate place or position.

adjective

1. acting through, dependent on, or involving an intermediate agency; not direct or immediate.

mediate

verb

1. intr; usually foll by between or in to intervene (between parties or in a dispute) in order to bring about agreement
2. to bring about (an agreement)
3. to bring about (an agreement) between parties in a dispute
4. to resolve (differences) by mediation
5. intr to be in a middle or intermediate position
6. tr to serve as a medium for causing (a result) or transferring (objects, information, etc)

adjective

1. occurring as a result of or dependent upon mediation
2. a rare word for intermediate
3. logic (of an inference) having more than one premise, esp, being syllogistic in form

mediate

/ mē′dē-āt′ /

1. To effect or convey a force between subatomic particles. The gauge bosons, for example, mediate the four fundamental forces of nature.

Derived Forms

• ˈmediateness, noun
• ˈmediˌator, noun
• ˌmediaˈtorially, adverb
• ˈmediative, adjective
• ˈmediately, adverb

Other Words From

• me·di·ate·ly [mee, -dee-it-lee], adverb
• me·di·ate·ness [mee, -dee-it-nis], noun
• self-me·di·at·ing adjective
• un·me·di·at·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mediate¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Late Latin mediātus, past participle of mediāre “to be in the middle, intercede”; medium, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of mediate¹

C16: from Late Latin mediāre to be in the middle

Example Sentences

Zambada said he was summoned to mediate a political dispute between Rocha and Cuén.

From Los Angeles Times

Government officials are now helping to mediate talks between the two sides.

From BBC

Government officials are now helping to mediate talks between the two sides.

From BBC

Tarek says he has previously persuaded garment businesses to pay up by offering to "mediate" complaints with the fashion brands they supply.

From BBC

“This was the first occasion where it wasn’t just a close call, it was a lopsided one,” he said, as Mediate reported.

From Salon

Related Words

• arbitrate
• intercede
• interfere
• intervene
• negotiate
• resolve