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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Intervention

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to intervention such as "mediate", "involve", and "engage in".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to intervene

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The teacher had to intervene when two students started arguing in the classroom. 
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to mediate

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

Ex: Sarah offered to mediate between the two coworkers who had been arguing for weeks. 
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to intermediate

to act as an agent between two parties in order to help resolve a problem or bring about an agreement

Ex: Union leaders and company executives agreed to intermediate during contract negotiations to help reach a compromise. 
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to intercede

to talk to someone and convince them to help settle an argument or spare someone from punishment

Ex: The ambassador chose to intercede on behalf of the imprisoned journalist, hoping to secure his release. 
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to interfere

to take part or get involved in something when it is not necessary or without invitation, in a way that is annoying to others

Ex: As a neutral party, the mediator refrained from trying to interfere in the personal matters of the disputing parties. 
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to interpose

to intervene or come between parties, often in a dispute, conflict, or negotiation

Ex: The mediator was invited to interpose to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts. 
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to engage in

to participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.

Ex: The students were encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities to enhance their overall development. 
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to involve

to be part of an event, situation, or activity

Ex: It’s crazy to make these changes without involving the students. 
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to get into

to become involved in or associated with a particular situation, activity, or group

Ex: She got into the school choir and started practicing with the group. 
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to get in on

to participate in an ongoing activity or opportunity when others are already involved

Ex: She wanted to get in on the discussion about the upcoming project. 
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to walk into

to become involved in something unpleasant because of carelessness or ignorance

Ex: She walked into a heated argument without knowing what it was about. 
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to embroil

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

Ex: He inadvertently embroiled himself in a heated debate at the family gathering by expressing a controversial opinion. 
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to enter into

to begin or become involved in a particular state, situation, agreement, or relationship

Ex: The two companies decided to enter into a strategic partnership to expand their market reach. 
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to entangle

to become involved in a complicated or difficult situation

Ex: The detective uncovered a plot to entangle the innocent witness in a web of false accusations. 
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