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intercessory

UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛsəri/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛsəri/

Translations

intercessoryadjective
more intercessory
Comp.
most intercessory
Super.
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛsəri/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛsəri/
intercessifSurtout dans le registre religieux et théologique.
The priest offered intercessory prayers for the sick members of the congregation.
Le prêtre a offert des prières intercessives pour les membres malades de la congrégation.
Additional translations
intercédantForme plus concrète, employée surtout dans un contexte religieux.
Synonyms
intervening
supplicatory
praying
pleading
mediatory

Definitions

intercessoryadjective
Relating to the act of intervening or mediating on behalf of another, especially in prayer.
The priest offered intercessory prayers for the sick members of the congregation.
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