Intercessor

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.tərˈsɛs.ər/

Definitions of intercessor

Examples of intercessor in a Sentence

formal The intercessor played a crucial role in mediating between the two parties.

informal I heard the intercessor is really good at resolving conflicts.

slang Yo, that intercessor knows how to smooth things over like nobody's business.

figurative In times of trouble, she was like an intercessor, always there to help and support.

Grammatical Forms of intercessor

past tense

interceded

plural

intercessors

comparative

more intercessory

superlative

most intercessory

present tense

intercedes

future tense

will intercede

perfect tense

has interceded

continuous tense

is interceding

singular

intercessor

positive degree

intercessor

infinitive

to intercede

gerund

interceding

participle

interceding

Origin and Evolution of intercessor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'intercessor' originated from the Latin word 'intercedere', which means 'to intervene or come between'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intercessor' has come to be used to refer to someone who acts as a mediator or advocate on behalf of others in a religious or spiritual context.