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intercede

verb

/ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

Meaning

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute

She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.

intercede on someone's behalf

mediate, intervene, arbitrate, plead, advocate

ignore, neglect, abandon

intercede with, intercede on behalf of, intercede in matters

to take control of something or someone by force

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

to move back and forth or from side to side

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

to make fresh again; to restore energy