Moderate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Preside over; "John moderated the discussion".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The experienced teacher moderated the class debate on environmental issues.
- She was chosen to moderate the panel discussion at the international conference.
- He moderated the meeting between the two opposing groups to reach a compromise.
- A neutral expert was brought in to moderate the negotiations between the countries.
- The principal moderated the school's annual speaker event featuring a renowned guest.
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Meaning 2
Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; "she tempered her criticism".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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- Damp
- Conquer
- Crucify
- Mortify
- Deny
- Catch
- Bate
- Stamp Down
- Train
- Thermostat
- Countercheck
- Counteract
- Abnegate
- Suppress
- Subdue
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Meaning 4
Make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 5
Make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.