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intercede

 

[ ˌɪntərˈsiːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal

To intervene on behalf of another, especially in a legal context.

Synonyms

advocate, intervene, mediate

Examples of usage

  • He interceded with the judge on behalf of his client.
  • The lawyer interceded to prevent the unfair treatment of the defendant.
Context #2 | Verb

religious

To act as an intermediary between God and humanity, especially in prayer.

Synonyms

intervene, mediate, pray

Examples of usage

  • The priest interceded for the congregation in times of need.
  • She interceded with the divine for forgiveness.

Translations

Translations of the word "intercede" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interceder

🇮🇳 मध्यस्थता करना

🇩🇪 vermitteln

🇮🇩 menengahi

🇺🇦 втручатися

🇵🇱 wstawiać się

🇯🇵 仲裁する (ちゅうさいする)

🇫🇷 intercéder

🇪🇸 interceder

🇹🇷 araya girmek

🇰🇷 중재하다 (중재하다)

🇸🇦 يتوسط

🇨🇿 přimlouvat se

🇸🇰 zasahovať

🇨🇳 调解 (tiáojiě)

🇸🇮 posredovati

🇮🇸 ganga í milli

🇰🇿 араласу

🇬🇪 შუამდგომლობა

🇦🇿 araya girmək

🇲🇽 interceder

Word origin

The word 'intercede' originated from the Latin word 'intercedere', which means 'to go between'. It was first used in the 16th century. The concept of interceding has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, often associated with mediation, prayer, and advocacy.

See also: accede, antecedent, recede.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,815, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.