intercessor
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8.8
- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/
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intercesor
- To put the matter simply, this led to the idea of pairing Christ and Mary as intercessors in the heavenly court.
- role as an intercessor
Examples
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Since they are not legally responsible, Jesus serves as High Priest and Intercessor on their behalf.
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Rather, a prophet is an intercessor between God and humanity.
Blog text (13) -
Mary is a powerful intercessor with her Holy Son; as she should be.
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Learning of your injury, I became one of many intercessors for your recovery.
Blog text (11) -
Unlike Christians, who have Jesus as an intercessor, Muslims tackle sin in a very different way.
Blog text (6) -
Faith community nursing is responding to the growing need for intercessors.
Academic text (2006) -
"Pray to our Blessed Mother in heaven, the intercessor of all our petitions, the patron of our parish.
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Both martyrs were also immensely popular intercessors.
Academic text (2005) -
For ordinary folk, these saints were the premier heavenly intercessors, offering protection, deliverance from misfortune or disease, or personal assistance in attaining salvation.
Academic text (2005) -
As a trusted friend, she acted as an intercessor to help resolve their conflict over the project.
Synonyms
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4.0
A person who helps two people or groups reach an agreement without taking sides
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6.8
A person or group who helps different sides agree
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4.9
A person who passes messages and helps two people or groups agree
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7.0
A person who helps two people or groups stop arguing and reach an agreement
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7.7
A person who helps two sides talk and reach an agreement
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6.3
A person who helps people become friendly again after a disagreement
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6.0
A person or group who becomes involved to help stop a conflict and solve a dispute
A person who helps two sides in a dispute to find a solution
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Etymology
Intercessor comes from the Latin parts inter- meaning 'between' and cedere meaning 'to go'. So an intercessor is someone who 'goes between' people to help bring them together or speak for someone else.