Dictionary definition · moderate
noun
- a person who takes a position in the political center
verb
- preside over"John moderated the discussion"
- make less fast or intense"moderate your speed"
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits"moderate your alcohol intake"
- make less severe or harsh"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
- make less strong or intense; soften"Tone down that aggressive letter"
- make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else"she tempered her criticism"
adjective
- being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme"moderate prices"
- not extreme"a moderate penalty"
- marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes"moderate in his demands"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).