🙏intercession

noun
/ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

Meaning

the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person

Example Sentences

The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.

Example Expressions

through intercession

Synonyms

mediation, advocacy, intervention, pleading, arbitration

Antonyms

opposition, neglect, disregard

Collocations

divine intercession, intercession of saints, intercession for mercy

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