[
US
/ˈmɑdɝˌeɪt, ˈmɑdɝət/
]
VERB
-
make less strong or intense; soften
The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements
Tone down that aggressive letter -
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
she tempered her criticism -
preside over
John moderated the discussion -
make less severe or harsh
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears -
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger -
make less fast or intense
moderate your speed
NOUN
- a person who takes a position in the political center
ADJECTIVE
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not extreme
temperate in his response to criticism
a moderate penalty -
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
moderate prices
moderate success
a moderate fine
a moderate eater
a kitchen of moderate size
a moderate estimate
the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart
a moderate income
moderate demands -
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
restrained in his response
moderate in his demands
How To Use moderate In A Sentence
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- Traditional methods for liquid or semiliquid fecal incontinence management, such as the use of absorbent briefs/pads, skin cleansers, and moisturizers, are only moderately successful in alleviating the consequences of fecal incontinence. New Data Shows Budget Impact of Fecal Management System in Hospital ICU
- Receiving the round initial in the third quarter, the Rams would put together the 10-play, 61-yard expostulate immoderate 5 mins as great as finishing it off with the 6-yard TD pass from Stefkovich to So, TE, Joe Migliarese (Blue Bell, Pa.) to tighten the measure to twenty-nine twenty-eight TU. Archive 2009-12-01
- The chops should be cooked over moderate heat to prevent excessive charring.
- Today, the Prime Minister released his two options for Senate reform describing them as moderate and reasonable.
- Because it improves digestion but does not heat the body, Amla-Berry is ideal for calming mild to moderate hyperacidity.
- The overriding principle is not to offend the sensitive by immoderate cachinnation at an inappropriate joke. Times, Sunday Times
- Very slowly or moderately it was rising, and I thought I was at the estate of a wealthy person for the architecture was very expensive looking.
- General Ricardo Izurieta, the moderate army commander, is now being criticised for political naivety by diehard Pinochetistas.
- Smear chicken pieces generously with mole and bake in a moderate oven, turning once or twice during baking, for about 30 minutes.