verb
- to act or plead on behalf of someone else, especially to help resolve a dispute or obtain mercy
Usage: third person singular present tense of intercede
Examples
- The teacher intercedes when students argue during class.
- She always intercedes for her younger brother when he gets in trouble.
- The diplomat intercedes between the two warring nations.
- He intercedes with his boss on behalf of his coworkers.
- The priest intercedes for the congregation in his prayers.
- Mom intercedes whenever we fight over the remote control.