verb
- past tense of intercede; intervened on behalf of another person, especially to help resolve a dispute or obtain mercy
Examples
- The teacher interceded when the students began arguing.
- She interceded with her boss to get her colleague a second chance.
- The diplomat interceded between the two warring nations.
- His mother interceded on his behalf with the principal.
- The lawyer interceded to prevent his client’s deportation.
- Religious leaders interceded for peace in the region.