Definitions for intercede

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intercede in·ter·cede

Spelling: [in-ter-seed]

IPA: /ˌɪn tərˈsid/

Intercede is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 296 anagrams from letters in intercede (cdeeeinrt).

Definitions for intercede

verb (used without object)

1. to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition:
2. to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate.
3. Roman History. (of a tribune or other magistrate) to interpose a veto.

Origin of intercede

From the Latin word intercēdere, dating back to 1570-80. See inter-, cede

Examples for intercede

Perhaps if I can manage to send a message to Herr Mendelssohn, he will intercede for me.

Obama is pushing China, once again, to intercede and convince Pyongyang to cancel its rocket launch.

And we have the ability to intercede on their behalf to our Maker.

Hirsch has noticed that sometimes parents get intimidated and brushed aside, but it is their right to intercede.

For my part I hoped to find you alone and beg you to intercede for us.

Higher courts, including the Supreme Court had refused to intercede, and the stay was to expire tonight.

He begged me to intercede, to save him those papers of the greatest importance.

We cannot intercede for him—he does not deserve to be forgiven.

Each time you intercede, be quiet first and worship God in his glory.

I am surprised that you should intercede for such a confounded fool.