# mediate vs medicare

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### medicare
*noun · frequency rank #7,815*
The Canadian public health insurance system.

## Source
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