mediate — to try to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to try to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːdieɪt/
Korean meaning: 중재하다, 조정하다
Korean pronunciation: **미**디에이트
Example Sentences
- My mom always mediates when my siblings and I fight over the TV remote.
- The UN often tries to mediate international conflicts.
- The pizza delivery guy had to mediate between two hungry roommates arguing over the last slice.
mediate
VERB//ˈmiːdieɪt//
to try to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on
A professional woman mediates between two arguing businessmen in conference room
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Mediate with care, they appreciate immediate repair!
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Origin
From Latin 'mediatus', the past participle of 'mediare', meaning 'to be in the middle'. This derives from 'medius', meaning 'middle' or 'between'.
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“My mom always mediates when my siblings and I fight over the TV remote.”
“The UN often tries to mediate international conflicts.”
“The pizza delivery guy had to mediate between two hungry roommates arguing over the last slice.”
“The marriage counselor helped mediate their disagreements about finances.”
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