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to intercede
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to talk to someone and convince them to help settle an argument or spare someone from punishment
Example
He bravely interceded to stop the fight and prevent further escalation of violence.
The ambassador chose to intercede on behalf of the imprisoned journalist, hoping to secure his release.
She decided to intercede on behalf of her friend and spoke to the school administration about the unfair treatment.
When the two colleagues got into a heated argument, Sarah tried to intercede before things got out of hand.
