Definitions

mediate

[mee-dee-eyt, mee-dee-it] / ˈmi diˌeɪt, ˈmi di ɪt /

VERB

try to bring to an agreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrate intercede interfere intervene negotiate resolve

STRONG

conciliate deal intermediate interpose moderate propitiate reconcile referee settle umpire

WEAK

act as middle bring to terms go fifty-fifty make a deal make peace meet halfway restore harmony step in strike happy medium trade off

Antonyms

STRONG

refuse

WEAK

argue contend disagree fight

Example Sentences

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“God gave Pakistan an opportunity to host talks to mediate and to reconstitute peace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The Pakistanis will mediate the talks scheduled for Saturday in Islamabad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

After Pakistan's foreign minister quickly flew to Beijing last month following de-escalation discussions with Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian counterparts, China said it backed Pakistan's efforts to mediate.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have all been involved in efforts to mediate.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

If anyone spoke up it would be Mama, trying to mediate.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

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