Interceded Meaning in English
word · lemma: intercede
Definition
To try to help settle an argument or problem between people by speaking to both sides; to act as a mediator.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; rarely used in daily conversation. Common collocations: 'interceded on someone's behalf', 'interceded with (an authority)'. Use when referring to speaking up for others in disputes. Do not confuse with 'intervene' (which is more direct).
Example Sentences
She interceded to help her friends make peace.
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The teacher interceded in the argument between students.
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He interceded with the manager to get his colleague another chance.
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Her parents interceded on her behalf when she got into trouble at school.
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I wouldn't have gotten the job if my uncle hadn't interceded.
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Although she rarely spoke up, she interceded when she saw injustice.
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