Definition of Intercede

to try to help settle an argument or disagreement between two or more people or groups

Examples of Intercede in a sentence

If the debate becomes too heated, the moderator will intercede to break up the argument.  🔊

The lawyer will intercede for his client in the court proceedings.  🔊

Even though a mother-in-law may have good intentions, I do not believe she should ever intercede in an argument between a husband and a wife.  🔊

Your union representative will intercede with management on your behalf.  🔊

Because I want my mother to intercede in the dispute between my father and myself, I am being very nice to her.  🔊

The minister tried to intercede the argument between the two brothers.  🔊

As a judge, Frank has to intercede on disagreements between individuals on a daily basis.  🔊

One of the religious leader’s duties is to intercede with God on behalf of the people.  🔊

If necessary, the police force was ready to intercede between the protestors and the company security team.  🔊

The United Nations often tries to intercede in conflicts between countries.  🔊

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