moderate (Meaning)
moderate (n)
a person who takes a position in the political center
moderate (v)
preside over
make less fast or intense
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
make less severe or harsh
make less strong or intense; soften
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
moderate (a)
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
moderate (s)
not extreme
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
moderate (a.)
Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained
Limited in quantity; sparing; temperate; frugal; as, moderate in eating or drinking; a moderate table.
Limited in degree of activity, energy, or excitement; reasonable; calm; slow; as, moderate language; moderate endeavors.
Not extreme in opinion, in partisanship, and the like; as, a moderate Calvinist.
Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle; as, a moderate winter.
Limited as to degree of progress; as, to travel at moderate speed.
Limited as to the degree in which a quality, principle, or faculty appears; as, an infusion of moderate strength; a man of moderate abilities.
Limited in scope or effects; as, a reformation of a moderate kind.
moderate (n.)
One of a party in the Church of Scotland in the 18th century, and part of the 19th, professing moderation in matters of church government, in discipline, and in doctrine.
moderate (v. t.)
To restrain from excess of any kind; to reduce from a state of violence, intensity, or excess; to keep within bounds; to make temperate; to lessen; to allay; to repress; to temper; to qualify; as, to moderate rage, action, desires, etc.; to moderate heat or wind.
To preside over, direct, or regulate, as a public meeting; as, to moderate a synod.
moderate (v. i.)
To become less violent, severe, rigorous, or intense; as, the wind has moderated.
To preside as a moderator.
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moderate Sentence Examples
- The doctor prescribed a moderate dose of medication to alleviate the patient's discomfort.
- The weather forecast predicted moderate temperatures, neither excessively hot nor cold.
- The hikers took a moderate pace, allowing them to enjoy the scenery while not overexerting themselves.
- The chef used a moderate amount of spices to create a dish that was flavorful without being overwhelming.
- The candidate's moderate political views resonated with voters who sought a balanced approach to governance.
- The journalist wrote a moderate article that presented both sides of the issue fairly.
- The musician played with moderate dynamics, balancing loud and soft passages to create a nuanced performance.
- The salesperson offered a moderate discount to the customer, recognizing their budget constraints.
- The government implemented moderate economic policies to stimulate growth without fueling inflation.
- The students engaged in a moderate amount of exercise each day to maintain their health and well-being.
FAQs About the word moderate
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The doctor prescribed a moderate dose of medication to alleviate the patient's discomfort.
The weather forecast predicted moderate temperatures, neither excessively hot nor cold.
The hikers took a moderate pace, allowing them to enjoy the scenery while not overexerting themselves.
The chef used a moderate amount of spices to create a dish that was flavorful without being overwhelming.
