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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The Pakistanis will mediate the talks scheduled for Saturday in Islamabad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Pakistan offered to mediate peace talks, an overture President Trump amplified on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Usually High Blade Xenocrates did nothing but mediate and postpone discussions for a later date.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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