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Meaning of mediate
to help people or groups to resolve a dispute or problem by acting as a neutral party
Etymology of mediate
The word "mediate" comes from the Latin "mediare", which means to be or come between, to intervene, or to act as a mediator
The Latin "mediare" is derived from "medius", meaning middle, and the verb "agere", meaning to do or to act
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of intervening or mediating in a dispute or difficulty
Synonyms
Definitions
- To intervene in a dispute or difficulty in order to resolve it or bring about a settlement
- * To act as a mediator or intermediary between two or more parties
- * To have a moderating influence on something, especially a situation or a process
Usage Examples
- The president will mediate the talks between the two warring nations
- * She mediated a dispute between her brother and sister
- * The company will mediate the negotiations between the union and management