Intercession

/ˌɪntərˈseʃn/
noun

The act of intervening on behalf of another.

She pleaded with the prison governor for the intercession of her brother's sentence.
Visual representation of "intercession" - The act of intervening on behalf of another

Often appears as...

  • divine intercession
  • pray for intercession

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Formal

noun

In Christianity, the act of praying to God on behalf of others.

The priest made an intercession for the souls of the deceased.
Visual representation of "intercession" - In Christianity, the act of praying to God on behalf of others.

Often appears as...

  • sacred intercession
  • call for intercession

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Formal

General, Religious

noun

The act of intervening on behalf of another.

She pleaded with the prison governor for the intercession of her brother's sentence.
Visual representation of "intercession" - The act of intervening on behalf of another

Often appears as...

  • divine intercession
  • pray for intercession

Usage tips

Formal

noun

In Christianity, the act of praying to God on behalf of others.

The priest made an intercession for the souls of the deceased.
Visual representation of "intercession" - In Christianity, the act of praying to God on behalf of others.

Often appears as...

  • sacred intercession
  • call for intercession

Usage tips

Formal

General, Religious

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Act of Advocacy

Intercession involves advocating for someone who needs help or a favorable decision.

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The lawyer's intercession secured a reduced penalty for the client.
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Formal Context

Typically used in formal or serious situations, like legal or diplomatic matters.

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The diplomat's intercession was crucial in the peace negotiations.
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Positive Connotation

The word often carries a positive connotation, suggesting helpfulness and support.

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Thanks to her intercession, the community received the aid it needed.
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Act of Advocacy

Intercession involves advocating for someone who needs help or a favorable decision.

Illustration for Act of Advocacy
The lawyer's intercession secured a reduced penalty for the client.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Formal Context

Typically used in formal or serious situations, like legal or diplomatic matters.

Illustration for Formal Context
The diplomat's intercession was crucial in the peace negotiations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Connotation

The word often carries a positive connotation, suggesting helpfulness and support.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Thanks to her intercession, the community received the aid it needed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Act of Advocacy

Intercession involves advocating for someone who needs help or a favorable decision.

Illustration for Act of Advocacy
The lawyer's intercession secured a reduced penalty for the client.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Formal Context

Typically used in formal or serious situations, like legal or diplomatic matters.

Illustration for Formal Context
The diplomat's intercession was crucial in the peace negotiations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Connotation

The word often carries a positive connotation, suggesting helpfulness and support.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Thanks to her intercession, the community received the aid it needed.
Visual representation of the word "Intercession"

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Quote examples

Edward McKendree Bounds

American Author

Prayer must be broad in its scope - it must plead for others. Intercession for others is the hallmark of all true prayer. When prayer is confined to self and to the sphere of one's personal needs, it dies by reason of its littleness, narrowness and selfishness.
Portrait of Edward McKendree Bounds

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Ann Maxwell

American Author

Having a Weim means never having to work alone again. I have two Weims. When they think I've been working too long, they stage an intercession.
Portrait of Ann Maxwell

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Chris Claremont

British Writer

It's a fascinating world to drop a finished product on the marketplace without the intercession of a publisher.
Portrait of Chris Claremont

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Corrie Ten Boom

Dutch Author

Discernment is God's call to intercession, never to faultfinding.
Portrait of Corrie Ten Boom

Quote examples

Edward McKendree Bounds

American Author

Prayer must be broad in its scope - it must plead for others. Intercession for others is the hallmark of all true prayer. When prayer is confined to self and to the sphere of one's personal needs, it dies by reason of its littleness, narrowness and selfishness.
Portrait of Edward McKendree Bounds

Quote examples

Ann Maxwell

American Author

Having a Weim means never having to work alone again. I have two Weims. When they think I've been working too long, they stage an intercession.
Portrait of Ann Maxwell

Quote examples

Chris Claremont

British Writer

It's a fascinating world to drop a finished product on the marketplace without the intercession of a publisher.
Portrait of Chris Claremont

Quote examples

Corrie Ten Boom

Dutch Author

Discernment is God's call to intercession, never to faultfinding.
Portrait of Corrie Ten Boom
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