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How do you spell Mediate?

Correct spelling

mediate

Think MEDIUS (middle) - MEDIate puts you in the middle to resolve conflicts.

Why is mediate spelled this way?

From Latin mediare, to be in the middle. MEDIUS (middle). To mediate is to stand in the middle — resolution achieved from a position between opposing sides.

Common misspellings of mediate

meditatemedeatmidiate

Example

The counselor was asked to mediate the dispute between the two neighbors.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell mediate?+
The correct spelling is "mediate". Think MEDIUS (middle) - MEDIate puts you in the middle to resolve conflicts.
Is it meditate or mediate?+
The correct spelling is "mediate", not "meditate".

Other commonly misspelled words

discernment discipline discontinue discourse

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