intercession

[US]/ˌɪntə'seʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/ˌɪntɚ'sɛʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. mediation; arbitration; pleading

Phrases & Collocations

divine intercession

intercession for peace

power of intercession

Example Sentences

make an intercession to A for B

Through the intercession of him, my request was granted.

She asked for intercession from the priest during her time of need.

The intercession of a mediator helped resolve the conflict between the two parties.

Many people believe in the power of intercession through prayer.

The intercession of a trusted friend can make a difficult situation more manageable.

In some religious traditions, saints are believed to provide intercession for believers.

During the negotiation, the intercession of a skilled mediator was crucial in reaching a compromise.

The intercession of a parent can often influence a child's decisions.

The intercession of technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.

She turned to her mentor for intercession in navigating her career path.

The intercession of a higher power is often sought in times of desperation.

Real-world Examples

Pope Francis has cleared John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession.

Source: AP Listening July 2013 Collection

It seems there are many areas of life where the intercession of machines requires some deeper thought.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

His inattention to money matters had concerned his father to such a degree that all intercession of friends was fruitless.

Source: American Version Language Arts Volume 6

He's buried at the church of the intercession.

Source: Mad Men Season 1

'How proud that man is! ' said her father, who was a little annoyed at the manner in which Higgins had declined his intercession with Mr. Thornton.

Source: The South and the North (Part 2)

The people of Ireland would pray to Saint Patrick for special protection – for special " intercession, " would be the technical word we would use.

Source: 2005 English Cafe

This purpose is to be one with Christ in His intercession for the churches, in His ministry of the heavenly life supply to the saints, and in His administration of God's government… .

Source: 2019 ITERO - The One New Man Fulfilling God’s Purpose

In Euripides' Electra, Medea, and Orestes, we witness catastrophe upon catastrophe, events that are so " badly motivated" that they require the external, mechanical intercession of the deus ex machina that Aristotle criticizes.

Source: Simon Critchley - Tragedy the Greeks and Us

My Father is still living; He is not an hard Man; Perhaps, Gentlemen, in spite of my ingratitude and imprudence, your intercessions may induce him to forgive me, and to take charge of his unfortunate Grand-sons.

Source: Monk (Part 1)

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