intercede

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich für jemanden einzusetzen oder zu vermitteln, besonders um einen Streit zu schlichten oder um Gnade zu bitten.

A verb used to indicate the act of intervening or mediating on behalf of someone, especially to resolve a dispute or plead for mercy.

1. Mediate or interveneC1formal

   To intervene on behalf of another person, especially to settle a dispute or ask for mercy.

   Fürsprache einlegen

   • The diplomat interceded to prevent the conflict from escalating.
   • She interceded with the manager on behalf of her colleague.
   • He asked his friend to intercede with the authorities for leniency.

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