Mediate
ˈmiːdieɪt
Definitions
2 meaningsTo intervene in a dispute or negotiation to reach an agreement.
ˈmiːdieɪt
To intervene between people in a dispute to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.
The experienced counselor will mediate the conflict between the siblings.
💡 Simply: Imagine two friends fighting. A mediator is like a helpful grown-up who listens to both sides and helps them work things out and agree on something fair. It's like being a peacemaker!
👶 For kids: To help two people who are arguing to talk and agree.
More Examples
The United Nations attempted to mediate a ceasefire between the rebels and the government forces.
The company chose an impartial professional to mediate the contract dispute.
How It's Used
"The lawyer suggested they mediate the dispute to avoid a costly court case."
"The ambassador was asked to mediate between the two warring countries."
"A neutral third party was brought in to mediate the labor negotiations."
To act as an intermediary in conveying or transmitting something, or bring about an effect.
ˈmiːdieɪt
To bring about (a result) or be a channel for (something).
Certain chemicals can mediate the inflammation response in the body.
💡 Simply: Imagine a tiny helper inside a computer program. It's job is to talk to the program and the server and to help the program get info. It's helping them communicate with each other.
👶 For kids: To make something happen or to help something pass through.
More Examples
The new API will mediate communication between the app and the database.
The nervous system mediates the body's reaction to pain.
How It's Used
"The proteins mediate the biological response to the virus."
"The software is designed to mediate between the user and the server."
From Latin *mediare* 'to be in the middle, intervene,' from *medius* 'middle'.
The word 'mediate' has been used in legal and diplomatic contexts since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of a mediator sitting in the *middle* of two opposing sides, helping them find common ground.
Word Origin
"middle"