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⚖️moderate

verb, adjective
/ˈmɒdəreɪt/ (verb), /ˈmɒdərət/ (adj)
model moderately
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Meaning

To make something less extreme (verb); average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree (adjective).
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

Example Sentences

She tried to moderate her tone during the argument.

She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.

Example Expressions

moderate growth

Synonyms

control, restrain, average, mild, temper, regulate, chair
Entry 1
control, restrain, average, mild, temper
Entry 2
control, regulate, temper, chair

Antonyms

extreme, excessive, intensify, escalate, aggravate, extremize
Entry 1
extreme, excessive
Entry 2
intensify, escalate, aggravate, extremize

Collocations

moderate climate, moderate risk, moderate growth, moderate opinion, moderate discussion, moderate views, moderate carefully, moderate the debate, moderate effectively
Entry 1
moderate climate, moderate risk, moderate growth, moderate opinion
Entry 2
moderate discussion, moderate views, moderate carefully, moderate the debate, moderate effectively

More Example Sentences

I would like to take a moderate position in this debate.

If we consider all possibilities, the most likely outcome is moderate success.

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