verbUpper-intermediate

intercede

US

/ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

UK

/ˌɪntəˈsiːd/

Meaning

To intervene in a disagreement or situation to help someone or bring about a resolution.

किसी की मदद या पक्ष में बोलने, या विवाद सुलझाने के लिए बीच में दखल देना।

Examples

“Her supervisor interceded with the director on her behalf.”

intercede with someoneon someone's behalf

“A neighbour interceded in the argument before it became violent.”

intercede in a disputeprevent escalation

“His intercession helped the two colleagues resolve their disagreement.”

noun formhelp resolve a dispute

Useful patterns

intercede for someoneintercede on someone's behalfintercede with a person or authorityintercede in a disputeintercede to prevent or resolve something

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Word family

intercession(noun)
intercessor(noun)

Common collocations

intercede on someone's behalfintercede for a colleagueintercede with the authoritiesintercede in a disputeintercede to prevent a conflictpersonal intercession

Common mistakes

Not natural: My manager interceded me with the director.

Better: My manager interceded for me with the director.

Use “for” to identify the person being supported; “intercede” does not take that person as a direct object.

जिस व्यक्ति की मदद की जा रही है, उससे पहले “for” लगाएँ; “intercede” के बाद उसे सीधे object की तरह नहीं रखते।

Not natural: The teacher interceded to the argument.

Better: The teacher interceded in the argument.

Use “in” before the dispute or situation where someone intervenes.

जिस विवाद या स्थिति में कोई बीच-बचाव करता है, उससे पहले “in” इस्तेमाल करें।

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intervenemediatepleadspeak up for

Learner tip

“Intercede” often suggests speaking or acting in someone’s favour; “mediate” more often stresses helping both sides reach agreement.

“Intercede” में अक्सर किसी एक व्यक्ति के पक्ष में बोलना शामिल होता है; “mediate” में दोनों पक्षों को समझौते तक पहुँचाना ज़्यादा अहम है।

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What does “intercede” most nearly mean?

“Intercede” का सबसे करीब अर्थ क्या है?