intercede
Meaning: To intervene on behalf of someone else, typically to resolve a dispute, prevent punishment, or plead for mercy.
Intercede implies acting as a mediator or advocate, stepping between two parties to influence the outcome. It carries connotations of diplomacy and goodwill. Common collocations include 'intercede on behalf of,' 'intercede with,' and 'intercede in a dispute.' In religious contexts, it can mean to pray to God on someone's behalf.
Examples
- The ambassador was asked to intercede on behalf of the detained journalists. 大使被请求代表被拘留的记者进行斡旋。Se pidió al embajador que intercediera en nombre de los periodistas detenidos.大使は拘束されたジャーナリストのために仲裁するよう求められた。대사는 구금된 기자들을 위해 중재에 나서 달라는 요청을 받았다.
- Several senior colleagues interceded with the board to prevent his dismissal. 数位资深同事向董事会求情,以阻止他被解雇。Varios colegas veteranos intercedieron ante el consejo para evitar su despido.数名の上級同僚が彼の解雇を阻止するため、取締役会に取りなした。여러 고위 동료들이 그의 해고를 막기 위해 이사회에 중재를 요청했다.
- The charity interceded in the dispute, offering mediation services to both families. 该慈善机构在争端中进行了调解,向双方家庭提供调停服务。La organización benéfica intercedió en la disputa, ofreciendo servicios de mediación a ambas familias.その慈善団体は紛争に介入し、双方の家族に調停サービスを提供した。그 자선단체는 분쟁에 개입하여 양측 가족에게 조정 서비스를 제공했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: diplomatic, legal, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin intercēdere (to come between, intervene), from inter- (between) and cēdere (to go). Entered English in the late 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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