Definition

Being in a middle position or acting through an intervening agency.

Example

The mediate effects of the policy were observed in the community's response.

Conversation

I heard you’re taking a mediate approach to the project.

Yeah, I think it helps balance everyone’s ideas.

That sounds smart! It’s good to keep things in the middle.

Exactly! It really encourages collaboration.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To act as a go-between or to help settle differences between two or more parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate the discussion between the two groups to find a solution.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you tried to mediate that argument between Sam and Lily.

Yeah, it was tough, but I thought it was worth a shot.

Did it help them see each other's point of view?

Definition

To help settle a disagreement or bring about an agreement between two or more parties by working with them.

Example

The lawyer was hired to mediate the dispute between the two companies.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you were trying to mediate that argument between Sarah and Tom.

Yeah, it's been tough, but I'm hoping to help them find common ground.

You always have a way of getting people to talk things out.

Root Explanation

Mediate → It is formed from "medi-" (from Latin "medius", meaning middle) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "mediate" means to act as an intermediary or to be in the middle of a process, especially in resolving disputes or facilitating communication.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being in the 'middle' ('medi-') to help resolve a situation — that's what it means to mediate.

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