intercede for, intercede on behalf of, intercede with

One generally intercedes with someone in authority for or on behalf of another person who needs or requests special consideration.

  • I cannot intercede with the Human Resources Director for my sister because it could be construed as nepotism.
  • The MP interceded with Citizenship and Immigration officials on behalf of his constituent who lost his passport while travelling in South Africa.

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