Intercede

/ˌɪntərˈsiːd/ verb

Definition

To ask someone in power to help or make a decision in favor of another person; to act as a mediator or peacemaker.

Etymology

From Latin 'intercedere,' combining 'inter-' (between) and 'cedere' (to go). The word entered English in the 16th century and often carries meanings related to prayer or formal mediation.

Kelly Says

Interceding is what diplomats do—the word itself means stepping between two sides, and some historians argue that skilled intercession has prevented more wars than any army ever could.

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