Meaning & use

interceding

verb·Advanced

Acting on someone else's behalf, especially to settle a dispute, plead for mercy, or negotiate a favor.

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The coach spent the afternoon interceding between the two arguing teammates.

She was interceding with the landlord to give the family more time to pay.

A note on using this word

Intercede is often followed by 'for' someone or 'with' the person who has the power to help.

Words with a similar meaning

mediatingintervening

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