Definition of Moderate

Adjective: moderate  mó-du-rut

1. Being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
   "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"
    
2. Showing self-restraint; showing moderation in response
   "a moderate penalty";
   - temperate
    
3. Marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
   "moderate in his demands";
   - restrained

Verb: moderate  mó-du-rut

1. Preside over
   "John moderated the discussion";
   - chair, lead
    
2. Make less fast or intense
   "moderate your speed"
    
3. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   "moderate your alcohol intake";
   - control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb
    
4. Make less severe or harsh
   "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears";
   - mince, soften
    
5. Make less strong or intense; soften
   "moderate that aggressive letter";
   - tone down, tame
    
6. Restrain
   - chasten, temper

Noun: moderate  mó-du-rut

1. A person who takes a position in the political centre
   - centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist

See also:
Modena
moderated

Anagrams containing the word moderate

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