intercede
Intercede (verb) means to speak or act on someone else's behalf, often to resolve a conflict. Example: “Her manager interceded on her behalf to get the deadline extended.”
How to use intercede
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo step in and speak up for someone, or to mediate between two sides.
Word forms
interceded past tense, intercedes singular
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Her manager _____ on her behalf to get the deadline extended.
Etymology
From Latin intercedere, "to go between," from inter- ("between") + cedere ("to go").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for intercede
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What does “intercede” mean?
The word “intercede” means to speak or act on someone else's behalf, often to resolve a conflict. In plain terms, to step in and speak up for someone, or to mediate between two sides.
How do you pronounce “intercede”?
“Intercede” is pronounced ihn-tuh-SEED (/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈsiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “intercede” in a sentence?
Here is “intercede” used in a sentence: “Her manager interceded on her behalf to get the deadline extended.”
What part of speech is “intercede”?
“Intercede” is a verb.
Where does the word “intercede” come from?
The word “intercede” comes from Latin. From Latin intercedere, "to go between," from inter- ("between") + cedere ("to go").