moderate

US /ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
UK /ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
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1.

average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree

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

not extreme in opinion, expression, or behavior

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He holds moderate political views.
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The group adopted a more moderate stance.
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temperaterestrainedmildreasonable
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radicalextremefanatical
1.

make or become less extreme, intense, or violent

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

act as a moderator or arbiter

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