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Mediate

Definition

(verb) To intervene in a dispute to bring about agreement

Examples

A third party was brought in to mediate the conflict between the two companies.
  • Can you mediate this one?

  • My sister tried to mediate between us after dinner.

  • At 2 a.m., Priya called Eli to mediate the argument over the apartment keys.

  • The pastor met with both families last Friday to mediate the dispute over the church hall.

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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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