In·ter·cēde′, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [imp. & p. p. INTERCEDED; p. pr. & vb. n. INTERCEDING.] [Lat. intercedere, from inter, between, and cedere, to pass; Fr. intercéder, Sp. interceder, It. intercedere.] 1. To occur or pass between; to intervene. [Obs.] He supposes that a vast period interceded between that origination and the age in which he lived. Hale. 2. To act between parties with a view to reconcile those who differ or contend; to make intercession; to plead in favor of another; to interpose; to mediate; — usually followed by with. I to the lords will intercede, not doubting Their favorable ear. Shak.