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intercessional

intercessional

9.8
A prayer that asks for help for other people
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃənl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intercesión
  • The congregation joined together in an intercessional for those affected by the disaster.

Examples

  • The pastor led an intercessional prayer for the sick.

  • She wrote an intercessional asking for her friend's recovery from illness.

  • During the ceremony, the priest led an intercessional for peace and unity.

  • Many people joined in the intercessional service last night.

  • During the ceremony, the priest led an intercessional for peace and unity.

  • She wrote an intercessional asking for her friend's recovery from illness.

  • The congregation joined together in an intercessional for those affected by the disaster.

Synonyms

prayer
vsintercessional
289 2.5

A serious request to someone in charge asking for help

is a request spoken for others rather than a general personal appeal
plea
vsintercessional
195 3.9

A strong request asking people for help or support

is a request made for others rather than a direct appeal to authority
supplication
vsintercessional
  • Formal
8 8.7

A humble request for help from someone in power or from God

is specifically offered on behalf of other people rather than for oneself
intercession
vsintercessional
1 8.4

An action that helps someone by asking or speaking up for them

is a specific request made for others rather than the general act

Antonyms

selfishness
50 3.0

Caring only about yourself and not about other people

How Urgent

supplication
  • Formal
8 8.7
intercessional
  • Specialized
9.8
prayer
530 1.0

Surface Forms

intercessional singular
intercessional plural

Morphology

intercessional = intercessional (semi-transparent) = inter + cess + ion + al

This noun use is a converted nominal use of the adjective and is easier to understand in context than as a standalone form.

Etymology

Intercessional as a noun is a prayer that 'goes between' a person and God for another person. The word comes from inter- 'between' and cedere 'to go', like in intercede, so it means a plea made on behalf of others.