mediate
/ˈmidieɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
2
To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
3
To divide into two equal parts.
4
To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; to convey.
5
To act as a spiritualistic medium.
6
To communicate via media; to frame; to provide a cultural narrative about.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing