mediate in German
mediate in German is schlichten, vermitteln — mediate means to help two opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between.
mediate in German
schlichten
(transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
vermitteln
(intransitive) To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
What does "mediate" mean?
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verb To help two opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between.
"A retired judge was brought in to mediate the dispute between the two companies."
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adj Acting through an intermediate step or agent rather than directly.
"The effect was mediate rather than immediate, working through several intervening causes."
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mediate in a sentence
- A retired judge was brought in to mediate the dispute between the two companies.
- Their friend tried to mediate after the brothers stopped speaking to each other.
- The effect was mediate rather than immediate, working through several intervening causes.
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What is "mediate" in German?
"mediate" in German is schlichten, vermitteln. mediate means: To help two opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between.
How do you use "mediate" in a sentence?
Example: "A retired judge was brought in to mediate the dispute between the two companies." In German, "mediate" is schlichten, vermitteln.
Are there other ways to say "mediate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "mediate": schlichten, vermitteln.
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