Sekirov Dictionary

mediate

/ˈmidieɪt/

verb 6
adjective 3
forms 4

verb6

•
To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
- Negotiators managed to mediate a ceasefire.
•
To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
- "Nay," replied Charles, gravely, "this is carrying your anger too far. Allow me to mediate between you. I must entreat, nay, I command, the Lady Francesca's presence." — 1834
•
To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; to convey.
- [A]s much as language in our modern technological world is mediated through the written word, quantitatively spoken language still reigns supreme. — 2019
To act as a spiritualistic medium.
To communicate via media; to frame; to provide a cultural narrative about.
To divide into two equal parts.

adjective3

Acting through a mediating agency, indirect.
Gained or effected by a medium or condition.
•
Intermediate between extremes.
- soon the mediate clouds shall be dispell'd — 1709

forms

mediated · mediating · mediates · mediateth

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