# media vs mediate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### media
*noun · IPA /ˈmiː.di.ə/ · frequency rank #505*
The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue.

### mediate
*verb · IPA /ˈmidieɪt/ · frequency rank #24,512*
To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.

## Source
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