English

mediate

ˈmidieɪt, ˈmidi.ət, ˈmidiˌeɪt, ˈmiː.di.eɪt
Meaning: to help solve a disagreement by talking to the parties involved
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈmidi.ət, ˈmidiˌeɪt, ˈmiː.di.eɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base mediate
3rd person singular present mediates
Present participle mediating
Past mediated
Will future will mediate
Going-to future going to mediate
Imperative negative don't mediate / do not mediate

Example

An independent party was invited to mediate the dispute between the two companies.
An independent party was invited to mediate the dispute between the two companies.

Usage Notes

Often used in legal, business, or diplomatic contexts where a neutral person helps settle a conflict.

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