verb
intercede
ihn-tuh-SEED
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.”
verb
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To speak or act on someone else's behalf, often to resolve a conflict.
"Her manager interceded on her behalf to get the deadline extended."
"He tried to intercede between the two arguing brothers."
How to use intercede
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo step in and speak up for someone, or to mediate between two sides.
Common pairings
intercede on behalf of
intercede with
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- intercedes
- Past tense
- interceded
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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").
