mediates

Acts as go-between

Mediates means acts as an intermediary between parties or forces.

A diplomat mediates between warring nations; a therapist mediates between estranged family members.

The goal is typically resolution or communication that wouldn't happen directly: The union leader mediated the dispute between workers and management.

In technical contexts, something mediates when it serves as a mechanism or channel: The hormone mediates the body's stress response.

To mediate is to stand between, facilitating what passes through.

conflict-resolution

arbitrates

Settles conflicts officially

negotiatesDiscusses to reach agreement
reconcilesResolves differences between parties
settlesComes to rest

resolves · facilitates · brokers · moderates · referees · umpires · adjudicates · peacemaking · diplomacy · compromise

intercession

intervenes

Acts to alter events

intercedesActs as intermediary
advocatesThose who support causes
intermediatesThings between endpoints

liaises · go-between · facilitator · liaison · middleman · representative · envoy · ambassador · ombudsman · proxy

transmission

conveys

Transfers or expresses

transmitsSends from one point
relaysPasses on received signals
channelsPaths for transmission

transfers · conducts · carries · bridges · connects · links · interfaces · translates · filters · processes

communication

facilitates

Makes more possible

enablesMakes something possible
bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
connectsCreates a link between

interprets · translates · clarifies · explains · dialogue · discussion · discourse · exchange · negotiation · conversation

mediates

arbitrates

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