interceder

noun

Definition of intercedernext
as in honest broker
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement respected around the world, the secretary-general of the United Nations was asked to be the interceder in several international disputes

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  1. honest broker
  2. mediator
  3. negotiator
  4. broker
  5. buffer
  6. ambassador
  7. intermediary
  8. liaison
Noun
  • An honest broker knows when to listen for the right guidance.
    — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
  • All the while, the US presented itself as an honest broker between London and Tehran.
    — Andrew Arsan, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
Definition of honest broker
Noun
  • Qatar is among the nations that have acted as mediators between the two sides for months.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In this way, the child often takes on the role of a confidant, mentor, or mediator within their household.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • The Houthis’ chief negotiator on Sunday blamed Saudi Arabia for the escalation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, was the city’s lead negotiator in talks with both unions.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • According to the complaint, an internal review found that just five brokers controlled 6,345 Ticketmaster accounts holding 246,407 tickets.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These services help identify data brokers and people-search websites that may have your information.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • While this trend signals mounting pressure across financing conditions, analysts note that a modest retrenchment in market risk exposure represents a healthy calibration, serving as a buffer to mitigate concentrated risk spillovers.
    — , CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The assessment is the latest dose of bad news for coral reefs, which are critical sources for seafood and tourism and often serve as buffers from coastal erosion and storms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of buffer
Noun
  • The Rhode founder tapped go-to celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, an OPI global ambassador, for the bold look.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Travis Kelce reminded Chiefs fans on Sunday that one of his other day jobs is ambassador — and model — for preppy clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Prior to that, the Johnsons ran their business out of a former funeral home that required a white intermediary to purchase it.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Traditional festivals are events where content is typically presented to industry professionals and the press, who then act as intermediaries, bringing that content to the general public.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Military liaison officers were assisting families at hospitals in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Wainwright.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The judicial department’s efforts to address the problematic videos included reaching out to creators directly, submitting violation reports to YouTube about particular videos, and reaching out to a YouTube government liaison, Karrer said.
    — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of liaison
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“Interceder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interceder. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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