mediate; negotiate; reconcile
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to mediate; to act as a go-between; to bring two parties together
Often used in the context of matchmaking or resolving disputes between two parties. Can take an object indicating the matter being mediated.
They had a fight, so I'll go mediate between them.
He specializes in arranging marriages for people.
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We need to find a middleman to mediate this matter.
verb
to discuss; to negotiate; to talk over
Used when people are talking over plans or business matters together. Often followed by specific matters like business plans or investments.
They are discussing the matter of pooling funds to set up a factory.
We need to discuss how to proceed with the next step.
verb
to reconcile; to patch up; to make peace
Emphasizes the result of successfully resolving a conflict or disagreement. Often used in perfective aspect indicating the completion of reconciliation.
Thanks to their friend's mediation, the two of them finally reconciled.
You should go reconcile those two families and stop them from fighting.