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intercessory

[ in-ter-ses-uh-ree ]

adjective

  1. having the function of interceding:

    an intercessory prayer.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of intercessory1

1570–80; < Medieval Latin intercessōrius, equivalent to Latin interced- ( intercession ) + -tōrius -tory 1, with dt > ss

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Example Sentences

Despite (or rather because of) being raised Southern Baptist, I am uncomfortable with the whole concept of intercessory prayer.

The White Cross league admits women associates for intercessory prayer—and what mother will not be thankful for that?

Of equal necessity intercessory prayer is objective; it has to do wholly with others.

It would follow, then, that intercessory prayer is not a work of extraordinary merit but a necessary element of devotion.

There is no more delicate service in the whole round of human action than that of intercessory prayer.

As already stated, the special work of the widow was intercessory prayer and ministering to the sick.

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