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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intercede \In`ter*cede"\, v. t. To be to come or to pass, between; to separate. [Obs.] --Sir I. Newton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Intercede \In`ter*cede"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Interceded}; p. pr & vb n. {Interceding}.] [L. intercedere, intercessum inter between + cedere to pass: cf F. interc['e]der. See {Cede}.] 1. To pass between; to intervene. [Obs.] He supposed that a vast period interceded between that origination and the age wherein he lived. --Sir M. Hale. 2. To act between parties with a view to reconcile differences; to make intercession; to beg or plead in behalf of another; to mediate; -- usually followed by with and for as I will intercede with him for you I to the lords will intercede, not doubting Their favorable ear. --Milton. Syn: To mediate; arbitrate. See {Interpose}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: intercede v : act between parties with a view to reconciling differences; "He interceded in the family dispute" [syn: {mediate}, {liaise}, {arbitrate}]
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