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

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

This is a mechanism "to mediate between regional actors more so than it is the warring parties", says Chatham House's Soliman.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

mediate

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