mediate
/ˈmidi.ət/
Group 32Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation GRE
Example in Context
The retired diplomat agreed to mediate the labor dispute, bringing decades of experience in finding common ground between antagonistic parties.
Synonyms
negotiatesettleintervene
Etymology
To act between parties to bring about agreement.
- mediare (Latin) — to divide or intervene
Memory Aid
🤝Sounds like “meet eight”
When my friends meet EIGHT times to argue, I have to MEDIATE before they start throwing spaghetti!
Visual Association
🕊️A peaceful dove flying between two arguing friends, symbolizing the act of mediation.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “mediate” mean on the GRE?
mediate (verb) means “To intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation”. The retired diplomat agreed to mediate the labor dispute, bringing decades of experience in finding common ground between antagonistic parties.
How to remember “mediate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “mediate” sounds like “meet eight”. When my friends meet EIGHT times to argue, I have to MEDIATE before they start throwing spaghetti!
What are synonyms for “mediate”?
Common synonyms: negotiate, settle, intervene.