Mediate

Pronunciation: /ˈmidiˌeɪt/

Definitions of mediate

verb to intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation

Example Sentences

A1 I mediate between my friends when they argue.

A2 The teacher mediated a discussion between two students who were not getting along.

B1 The HR manager mediated a dispute between two employees over a project deadline.

B2 The therapist mediated a family conflict during a counseling session.

C1 The diplomat was able to successfully mediate a peace agreement between two warring countries.

C2 The mediator was praised for her ability to effectively mediate complex negotiations between the two parties.

Examples of mediate in a Sentence

formal The mediator was able to successfully mediate the dispute between the two parties.

informal I'll try to mediate the argument between my siblings before it gets out of hand.

slang Let's get someone to mediate this drama before it blows up.

figurative Music has the power to mediate our emotions and bring us peace.

Grammatical Forms of mediate

• past tense: mediated
• plural: mediates
• comparative: more mediate
• superlative: most mediate
• present tense: mediate
• future tense: will mediate
• perfect tense: has mediated
• continuous tense: is mediating
• singular: mediator
• positive degree: mediate
• infinitive: to mediate
• gerund: mediating
• participle: mediated

Origin and Evolution of mediate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mediate' originated from the Latin word 'mediatus', which comes from the verb 'mediare' meaning 'to be in the middle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mediate' has evolved to not only refer to being in the middle or acting as an intermediary, but also to the act of resolving disputes or conflicts between two parties.