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Meaning of the word moderate in English

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moderate

US /ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
UK /ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
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Adjective

1.

average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree

Example:
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She achieved moderate success in her career.
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The weather forecast predicts moderate winds.
Synonym:
averagemediumtemperatereasonable
Synonym:
extremeexcessiveintense
2.

not extreme in opinion, expression, or behavior

Example:
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He holds moderate political views.
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The group adopted a more moderate stance.
Synonym:
temperaterestrainedmildreasonable
Synonym:
radicalextremefanatical

Verb

1.

make or become less extreme, intense, or violent

Example:
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The committee decided to moderate the new regulations.
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He learned to moderate his temper.
Synonym:
temperregulaterestraincurb
Synonym:
intensifyexacerbateaggravate
2.

act as a moderator or arbiter

Example:
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She was asked to moderate the debate.
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The professor will moderate the panel discussion.
Synonym:
preside overchairmediatereferee
Synonym:
disruptinterfere
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