Definition

Relating to the act of interceding or intervening on behalf of someone else, often in a spiritual or prayerful context.

Example

The intercessional prayers were offered for those in need during the service.

Conversation

I really appreciated the intercessional prayers during the service last week.

Yeah, they added a nice touch of support for everyone.

It felt comforting to know that people were making those intercessional requests on our behalf.

Absolutely, it created a sense of community that was really uplifting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercessional → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "cessio" (from "cedere", meaning to go or yield). The word describes the act of going between or yielding on behalf of someone else, often in a context of prayer or mediation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'going between' ('inter-') to 'yield' or 'intercede' for another person. This helps you remember that intercessional refers to the act of mediating or praying on behalf of someone.

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