intercede
verb [ I ] formal uk/ˌɪn.təˈsiːd/ us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈsiːd/
（为某人）求情，说情
to use your influence to persuade someone in authority to forgive another person, or save this person from punishment
Several religious leaders have interceded with the authorities on behalf of the condemned prisoner. 一些宗教领袖替这个被判刑的犯人向当局求情。
Synonyms: arbitratemediate