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What is another word for Mediate? – 119 Mediate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    arbitrate intervene negotiate reconcile conciliate moderate facilitate broker referee umpire adjudicate settle resolve intermediate intercede liaise communicate connect link bridge harmonize balance stabilize soothe calm pacify placate mollify appease assuage

    Meaning of Mediate

    According to Merriam-Webster, "mediate" means to act as a mediator or intermediary, to settle or resolve a dispute, or to bring about a desired state.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "mediate" as to intervene between parties, especially in a dispute, with the aim of resolving it, or to transmit or convey something, such as a feeling or an idea.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "mediate" as to help people or groups to reach an agreement, or to control or influence something, such as a process or a situation.

    Example Uses

    • The lawyer was asked to mediate the dispute between the two companies.
    • The teacher tried to mediate the argument between the two students.
    • The government will mediate the negotiations between the warring parties.
    • The counselor helped the family to mediate their differences and find a solution.
    • The new policy aims to mediate the effects of climate change on the environment.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    aggravate escalate exacerbate intensify worsen inflame ignite provoke antagonize oppose resist refuse reject deny dismiss ignore neglect exacerbate irritate annoy exasperate infuriate enrage

    Related Nouns

    conciliation mediation negotiation arbitration reconciliation settlement resolution compromise agreement contract treaty pact accord alliance cooperation collaboration communication connection link bridge intermediary

    Related Verbs

    negotiate conciliate moderate facilitate broker referee adjudicate settle resolve intermediate intercede liaise communicate connect link bridge harmonize balance stabilize soothe calm pacify placate

    Related Adjectives

    mediatory intermediary conciliatory moderate facilitative brokering adjudicative reconciliatory compromising cooperative collaborative communicative connective linking bridging harmonious balanced stabilizing soothing calming pacifying placating