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Definition intercede in British English

intercede verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˌɪntə(r)ˈsiːd/
1

to try to persuade someone in authority to help someone else or to change their opinion or decision about them, especially someone who is going to be punished

Example

Local groups asked the politician to intercede with the government on their behalf.

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
Definition intercede in British English