English verb: intercede | |||
1. | intercede (communication) act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | ||
Samples | He interceded in the family dispute. He mediated a settlement. | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue intercede, Sam wants to intercede with Sue | ||
Synonyms | arbitrate, intermediate, liaise, mediate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | negociate, negotiate, talk terms | ||