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Meanings of intercede in English

Portuguese
mediar
Catalan
intercedir
Spanish
mediar

Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences.

mediar
Usage of intercede in English
1
He needed them to intercede with him, to ask Aelon for forgiveness.
Doom of the Dragon
2
But in that fearful time, perhaps they would not intercede too quickly.
Iron Council
3
They also proposed to intercede and settle the matter with the Indians.
The Entire Project Gutenberg Works of Mark Twain
4
It was not known if Mr Faafoi took any steps to intercede.
Radio NZ
5
Then I shall intercede myself with the President when I get home.
The Port of Missing Men
6
Perhaps the saints whom I have murdered will intercede for my remission.
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Volume 02
7
She asked the agent of a charitable organization to intercede for her.
White Slaves; or, the Oppression of the Worthy Poor
8
In truth, there was no enemy for whom he did not intercede.
A Book of Scoundrels
9
When you sleep and speak with the angels, intercede for us all.
Old Fritz and the New Era
10
The elder will intercede for us and give us what we seek.
The masque of africa: glimpses of african belief
11
But I did not choose to intercede or ask mercy for it.
The Lost Continent
12
But let me especially intercede for Laco and Cælia, with their children.
Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra
13
With a great effort of self-sacrifice, he resolves to intercede for Polyeuctes.
Classic French Course in English
14
She cared not to intercede too much, or enough to ensure success.
The Golden Dog
15
Ignoring the temper flashing in her eyes, he decided he'd better intercede.
Do you take this rebel?
16
As Priest, to atone for our sins, and to intercede for us.
An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism
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Intercede through the time
Intercede across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common