intercede
/ˌɪntərˈsiːd/
in · ter · cede
ˌɪn · tər · ˈsiːd
English Definition
v. mediate, plead for another
Significado en Español
interceder
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
can thiệp, bênh vực
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Example Sentence
I interceded on his behalf.
我为他求情了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
inter(between)+cede(go)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “intercede”:
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A
mediate
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B
ignite
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C
construct
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D
evaluate
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A — mediate.
“intercede” means v. mediate, plead for another
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She kindly agreed to ______ with the teacher on her nervous friend's behalf.
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A
ignore
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B
intercede
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C
abandon
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D
blame
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B — intercede.
“intercede” means v. mediate, plead for another
Common questions about “intercede”
What does “intercede” mean?
intercede — v. mediate, plead for another. In Chinese: 调解，斡旋，代为求情.
How do you pronounce “intercede”?
intercede is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ter · cede.
How do you use “intercede” in a sentence?
I interceded on his behalf. (我为他求情了。)
What are synonyms for “intercede”?
mediate, intervene — all close in meaning to intercede (v. mediate, plead for another).
Is “intercede” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. intercede appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intercede”?
inter(between)+cede(go)
