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int-uh-MEED-ee-uh-ree/ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəri/

An intermediary is a person or body that passes messages or arranges a deal between two sides: act as an intermediary, through an intermediary. Mediate (already in the dictionary) is the verb; a smiling stall is not a named channel.

Meaning

A person or body that passes messages or arranges a deal between two sides.

Examples

• “The board’s intermediary is a named clerk; a smiling stall is not a channel.”
• “Go-between is everyday. Mediator is the dispute twin. A stall is a photograph. A clerk is a minute. Name the clerk; keep the smile for the fair.”

Good to know

A go-between. Verb: mediate (already in the dictionary). A stall photo ≠ a named clerk.

Near in meaning

go-between, mediator, broker

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