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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to intervene [verb]

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

Ex: The police were forced to intervene to break up the fight that had erupted in the crowded street .

to mediate [verb]

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

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to intermediate [verb]

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

Ex: The United Nations intermediated peace talks between warring factions in hopes of establishing a ceasefire .

to intercede [verb]

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

Ex: She decided to intercede on behalf of her friend and spoke to the school administration about the unfair treatment .

to interfere [verb]

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: The government pledged not to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations .

to interpose [verb]

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

Ex: During the labor negotiations , a neutral third party was brought in to interpose and assist both the workers and the management .

to engage in [verb]

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

Ex: The company decided to engage in a philanthropic initiative to support the local community .

to involve [verb]

to be part of an event, situation, or activity

Ex: The goal is to involve workers in the decision-making process .

to get into [verb]

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

Ex: After moving to a new city , she got into a local hiking club .

to get in on [verb]

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

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to walk into [verb]

to become involved in something unpleasant because of carelessness or ignorance

Ex: They walked into a trap set by their competitors during the negotiation .

to embroil [verb]

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

Ex: The journalist 's investigative report unintentionally embroiled several public figures in a controversy .

to enter into [verb]

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

Ex: Couples often choose to enter into marriage after careful consideration and mutual understanding .

to entangle [verb]

to become involved in a complicated or difficult situation

Ex: The spy attempted to entangle the foreign diplomat in a compromising situation to gather sensitive information .

Verbs of Existence and Action
Verbs for Events Taking Place	Verbs for Existence	Verbs for Accommodation	Verbs for Execution
Verbs for Lack of Action	Verbs for Intervention	Verbs for Revenge	Verbs for Utilization
Verbs for Representations	Verbs for Ownership	Verbs for Dependency and Association	Verbs for Causality
Verbs for Triggering