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moderate

British pronunciation/mˈɒdəɹət/
American pronunciation/ˈmɑdɝˌeɪt/, /ˈmɑdɝət/
moderate
[ADJECTIVE]
1

not extreme

synonyms : temperate
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2

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

antonyms : immoderate
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3

marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

synonyms : restrained
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Moderate
[NOUN]
1

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

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to moderate
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

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

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2

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

synonyms : chair
lead
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3

make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

synonyms : mollify
season
temper
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4

make less strong or intense; soften

synonyms : tame
tone down
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5

make less severe or harsh

synonyms : mince
soften
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6

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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Examples
1Journalists and author Cokie Roberts will moderate a discussion with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
2Just moderating the forums.
317 years of semi-responsible parenting had severely moderated the Eaglehorne idea of acceptable life-goals.
4Moderates see many sides of complex issues.
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