intervene may imply an occurring in space or time between two things or a stepping in to stop a conflict.
quarreled until the manager intervened
mediate implies intervening between hostile factions.
mediated between the parties
intercede implies acting for an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness.
interceded on our behalf
Example Sentences
I tried to offer advice without interfering. a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things
Recent Examples on the WebResearchers suspect that the high levels of skin pigment, melanin, in dark-skinned patients can interfere with the absorbance measurements. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 Additionally, the group said the plant would interfere with adjacent developments, is contrary to existing zoning and inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Parents have argued the bill would interfere with their rights to choose what is best for their child and could lead to treatment complications if a child had a serious reaction and hadn't disclosed that they were vaccinated. Anahi Valenzuela, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 Opponents have argued that SB 866 would interfere with a parent’s right to choose what’s best for their child and that, in the case of a rare serious reaction, could lead to a delay in treatment if the child does not disclose they were vaccinated. Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Zac Brown is not letting his busy schedule interfere with his fitness goals. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The association also wrote that front plates can interfere with new safety radar systems. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 Of course, workers were instructed not to touch the devices or interfere with the process so as to preserve privacy. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 And some of those supporters even went so far as to attack our Capitol on January 6 to interfere with the certification of President Joe Biden's victory. Dean Obeidallah, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English enterferen, from Anglo-French (s')entreferir to strike one another, from entre- inter- + ferir to strike, from Latin ferire — more at bore