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moderate
verb(mod-er-ate)
make less strong or intense; soften
Synonyms: tame, tone down,
moderate
adjective(mod-er-ate)
not extreme
Synonyms: temperate,
Examples:
A moderate penalty.
moderate
noun(mod-er-ate)
a person who takes a position in the political center
Synonyms: centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist,
moderate
verb(mod-er-ate)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
Synonyms: mollify, season, temper,
moderate
verb(mod-er-ate)
make less severe or harsh
Synonyms: mince, soften,
Examples:
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears.
moderate
verb(mod-er-ate)
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in,
Examples:
Moderate your alcohol intake.
moderate
verb(mod-er-ate)
preside over
Synonyms: chair, lead,
Examples:
John moderated the discussion.
moderate
adjective(mod-er-ate)
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
Synonyms: restrained,
Examples:
Moderate in his demands.
moderate
adjective(mod-er-ate)
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
Antonyms: immoderate,
Examples:
Moderate prices.
A moderate income.
A moderate fine.
Moderate demands.
A moderate estimate.
A moderate eater.
Moderate success.
A kitchen of moderate size.
The X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart.
moderate
verb(mod-er-ate)
make less fast or intense
Examples:
Moderate your speed.

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