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intercede Synonyms

Another word for intercede

Choosing another word for intercede depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To intervene on behalf of another person, especially to plead with someone in authority or to help reconcile a dispute.

Usage Example

"The union representative offered to intervene with management on behalf of the suspended employee."

Strongest
intervene
mediate
Strong
interpose
step in
arbitrate
negotiate
plead
advocate

• verb (Context 2)

To offer a prayer or petition to God or a saint on behalf of others (in religious contexts).

Usage Example

"The congregation gathered to pray and ask the patron saint to petition for the sick."

Strong
petition
supplicate
pray
beseech
entreat

• Nearby Words

interbreed
interbreeding
intercampus
intercede
intercept
interception
interceptor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intercede. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intercede
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