English dictionary

mediate

/'m/i/d/i/,/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

acting through or dependent on an intervening agency

adj.all

Examples
The disease spread by mediate as well as direct contact.

Antonyms immediate

Source: WordNet 3.0
Being between the two extremes; middle; interposed; intervening; intermediate.

adjective

Source: webster1913

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

verb.communication

Examples
He mediated a settlement.

Synonyms arbitrate intercede intermediate liaise

Source: WordNet 3.0
occupy an intermediate or middle position or form a connecting link or stage between two others

verb.stative

Examples
Mediate between the old and the new.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To be in the middle, or between two; to intervene.

verb

Source: webster1913
To effect by mediation or interposition; to bring about as a mediator, instrument, or means; as, to <i>mediate</i> a peace.

verb

Source: webster1913