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intercede

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈsiːd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.56 in modern English

Syllables
in-ter-cede
IPA
/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈsiːd/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To plead on someone else's behalf.

Intransitive verb

verb

To act as a mediator in a dispute; to arbitrate or mediate.

Intransitive verb

verb

To pass between; to intervene.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

First attested in c. 1570. From Middle French intercéder, from Latin intercēdō, from inter- (“between”) + cēdō (“I go”) (English cede), literally “to (act as) go-between”.

Origin

Usage

Inflected Forms

intercedes (present, singular) interceding (participle, present) interceded (participle, past) interceded (past)

Frequently Paired Words

intercedent intercession intercessionary intercessor intercessory

Synonyms

intercess mediate intermediate liaise arbitrate

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce intercede?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈsiːd/.
What does intercede mean?
To plead on someone else's behalf.
Where does intercede come from?
First known use: First attested in c. 1570.

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