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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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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

Instead, Moscow has offered to mediate in the conflict.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.