Meaning of the word mediate in English

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mediate

US /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

UK /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation

Example:

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The UN was asked to mediate in the conflict.

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He tried to mediate between the two warring factions.

Synonym:

arbitrate intervene negotiate reconcile umpire

bring about (a result such as a settlement or agreement) for others

Example:

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The diplomat worked to mediate a peace treaty.

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Their efforts helped to mediate a compromise.

Synonym:

broker negotiate facilitate bring about effect

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