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

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

China has sought to mediate in the escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Axios reported that Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan have been passing messages between the U.S. and Iran over the past two days to try to mediate a resolution.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Lebanese leaders are communicating their willingness to hold rare direct government-level talks with Israel, according to officials from Lebanon and France, which would help mediate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

If Cecilia went in now she would have to mediate between her mother’s vague instructions and Betty’s forceful state of mind.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan