intercede [ˌɪntəˈsiːd] VERB intercede (verb) · intercedes (third person present) · interceded (past tense) · interceded (past participle) · interceding (present participle) intervene on behalf of another. "I prayed that she would intercede for us" synonyms: mediate · act as an intermediary · intermediate · negotiate · arbitrate · moderate · conciliate · act as honest broker · intervene · interpose · step in · become/get involved · act · take action · take measures · take a hand · plead · petition · entreat · supplicate