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moderate

1 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ adjective
1 moderate
/ˈmɑːdərət/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MODERATE
: average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little
: neither very good nor very bad
[more moderate; most moderate] : not expensive : not too high in price
[more moderate; most moderate] : having or expressing political beliefs that are neither very liberal nor very conservative
[more moderate; most moderate]
: avoiding behavior that goes beyond what is normal, healthy, or acceptable
: not showing strong emotions or excitement
2 moderate /ˈmɑːdərət/ noun
plural moderates
2 moderate
/ˈmɑːdərət/
noun
plural moderates
Britannica Dictionary definition of MODERATE
[count]
: a person whose political ideas are not extreme : a person who has moderate opinions or is a member of a moderate political group
3 moderate /ˈmɑːdəˌreɪt/ verb
moderates; moderated; moderating
3 moderate
/ˈmɑːdəˌreɪt/
verb
moderates; moderated; moderating
Britannica Dictionary definition of MODERATE
: to make (something) less harsh, strong, or severe or to become less harsh, strong, or severe
[+ object]
[no object]
: to guide a discussion or direct a meeting that involves a group of people
[no object]
[+ object]