Definition of "mediates" [mediates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mediate. (verb)

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• "Takekawa M, Tatebayashi K, Itoh F, Adachi M, Imai K, et al. (2002) Smad-dependent GADD45beta expression mediates delayed activation of p38 MAP kinase by TGF-beta."
• "While the EU "mediates", the Swiss have already revoked their ban, the clan can visit Europe, and the hostage remains in jail."
• "Tharoor 'mediates', triggers policy row ... minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor's remark that terrorism as an instrument to promote its objectives, in a significant move seen as aimed at leveraging"