intercede

[ in-ter-seed ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈsid /
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verb (used without object), in·ter·ced·ed, in·ter·ced·ing.

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.
to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate.
Roman History. (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto.

Origin of intercede

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

OTHER WORDS FROM intercede

in·ter·ced·er, noun pre·in·ter·cede, verb (used without object), pre·in·ter·ced·ed, pre·in·ter·ced·ing.

Words nearby intercede

intercardinal point, intercarotid body, intercarpal joint, intercarpal ligaments, intercavernous sinus, intercede, intercellular, intercellular bridge, intercellular canaliculus, intercensal, intercept

Words related to intercede

intrude, intervene, arbitrate, plead, reconcile, advocate, interpose, negotiate, intermediate, speak

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British Dictionary definitions for intercede

intercede
/ (ˌɪntəˈsiːd) /

verb (intr)

(often foll by in) to come between parties or act as mediator or advocate to intercede in the strike
Roman history (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto

Derived forms of intercede

interceder, noun

Word Origin for intercede

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