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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 apply effort, force, or influence

To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.

To grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form.

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

to depart from an established course; to differ

to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned