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- Definition
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- moderate :preside over
- John moderated the discussion
- moderate :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
- moderate :make less fast or intense
- moderate :not extreme
- a moderate penalty|temperate in his response to criticism
- moderate :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
- moderate :marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
- moderate in his demands|restrained in his response
- moderate :make less severe or harsh
- He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
- moderate :make less strong or intense; soften
- Tone down that aggressive letter|The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements