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- [verb mee-dee-eyt; adjective mee-dee-it]
- /verb ˈmi diˌeɪt; adjective ˈmi di ɪt/
- /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
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- [verb mee-dee-eyt; adjective mee-dee-it]
- /verb ˈmi diˌeɪt; adjective ˈmi di ɪt/
Definitions of mediate word
- verb with object mediate to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile. 1
- verb with object mediate to bring about (an agreement, accord, truce, peace, etc.) as an intermediary between parties by compromise, reconciliation, removal of misunderstanding, etc. 1
- verb with object mediate to effect (a result) or convey (a message, gift, etc.) by or as if by an intermediary. 1
- verb without object mediate to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc. 1
- verb without object mediate to occupy an intermediate place or position. 1
- adjective mediate acting through, dependent on, or involving an intermediate agency; not direct or immediate. 1
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Origin of mediate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin mediātus, past participle of mediāre to be in the middle, intercede. See medium, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Mediate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mediate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
mediate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mediate
verb mediate
- resolve — to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall live to the full.
- intercede — to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition: to intercede with the governor for a condemned man.
- intervene — to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
- negotiate — to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
- interfere — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
Antonyms for mediate
verb mediate
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- argue — If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue.
- contend — If you have to contend with a problem or difficulty, you have to deal with it or overcome it.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- fight — a battle or combat.
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