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mediate

/ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/

Meanings
verb
To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.

Examples :

"The teacher offered to mediate the argument between the two students. "
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Related Words

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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compromise noun

/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

"The compromise on the school project was reached when each student agreed to contribute their strengths to the final presentation. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration differences

differences noun

/ˈdɪfɹənsɪz/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration conflicting

conflicting verb

/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ /ˈkɑnˌflɪktɪŋ/

To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

"My need to sleep early is conflicting with my desire to finish this interesting book. "

Illustration intermediary

intermediary noun

/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/ /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiəri/

An agent acting as a mediator between sides that may disagree.

"The guidance counselor acted as an intermediary between the student and the teacher to resolve the grading dispute. "

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intermediate noun

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/

Anything in an intermediate position.

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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communicative adjective

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪv/ /kəˈmjunɪkətɪv/

Eager to communicate; talkative.

"My sister is very communicative; she always shares her thoughts and feelings with everyone. "

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration misbehavior

misbehavior noun

/ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/

Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.

"The teacher did not tolerate misbehavior in his classroom."

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settlement noun

/ˈset.l.mənt/

The act of settling.

"The settlement of the family argument took several hours. "