Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Intervene

Arbitrate

The most appropriate synonym of the given word "intervene" is arbitrate.

• Intervene means to come between in order to stop, settle, or change something.
• Arbitrate means to act as a neutral person to settle a dispute between two parties.

Both words suggest that a third party is stepping in to help resolve a conflict. However, arbitrate specifically implies that the third party is impartial and will make a decision that is fair to both parties.

The other options are not as appropriate:

• Embody means to represent or contain the essential qualities of something.
• Combine means to put two or more things together to form a new thing.
• Coalesce means to come together and form a unified whole.