# intercede vs interfere

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### intercede
*verb · IPA /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈsiːd/ · frequency rank #49,427*
To plead on someone else's behalf.

### interfere
*verb · IPA /ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/ · frequency rank #8,559*
To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

## Source
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