moderate

/mˈɒdəɹət/

/ˈmɑdɝˌeɪt/, /ˈmɑdɝət/

moderate

modéré

(of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people

Antonymes : immoderate

Moderate

modéré

a person who is showing or having opinions or beliefs that are considered reasonable, especially about politics

Synonymes : centrist

to moderate

MAIN VERB

modérer

the act of lessening or adjusting the level, speed, or intensity of something

modérer

to be in charge of a debate or discussion or to chair an assembly such as a parliament meeting, council, etc.

Synonymes : chair

modérer

make less strong or intense; soften

Synonymes : tame

modérer

make less severe or harsh

Synonymes : mince

Exemples

1. Journalists and author Cokie Roberts will moderate a discussion with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

2. Just moderating the forums.

3. 17 years of semi-responsible parenting had severely moderated the Eaglehorne idea of acceptable life-goals.

4. Moderates see many sides of complex issues.