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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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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

Before Monday's strike, China had dispatched a special envoy to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan, pledging to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Instead, Moscow has offered to mediate in the conflict.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

In a band, where everyone is closely related to everyone else, people related simultaneously to both quarreling parties step in to mediate quarrels.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond