intercede
UK/,intə'si:d/US/.intә'si:d/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To intervene on behalf of another; to mediate between parties
说情,调解,斡旋
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinter- (between) + cede (go) = "go between" two parties — step into the middle to plead for someone or mediate a dispute.
Root ced still carries 90 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.intercede with向(某人)说情
- 2.intercede on behalf of代表(某人)求情
- 3.intercede in a dispute调解纠纷
Example Sentences
- 1.
She interceded with the manager on her colleague's behalf.
- 2.
The ambassador interceded to prevent the conflict.