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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Analysts said China is unlikely to play any mediating role, preferring to keep its distance.

From Barron's

Instead, Moscow has offered to mediate in the conflict.

From BBC

Beijing may also see a chance to help mediate talks along with other countries.

From BBC

China also announced it would send a special envoy to mediate in the conflict, though it gave no further details.

From Barron's

China will send a special envoy to mediate in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

From Barron's