moderate moderate /ˈmɑːdɝˌeɪt/

adjective

1. () Being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme  ( moderate )
   being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
    Moderate prices
   moderate prices
    A moderate income
   a moderate income
    A moderate fine
   a moderate fine
    Moderate demands
   moderate demands
    A moderate estimate
   a moderate estimate
    A moderate eater
   a moderate eater
    Moderate success
   moderate success
    A kitchen of moderate size
   a kitchen of moderate size
    The X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart
   the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart
   
2. () Not extreme  ( temperate , moderate )
   not extreme
    A moderate penalty
   a moderate penalty
    Temperate in his response to criticism
   temperate in his response to criticism
   
3. Marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes  ( moderate , restrained )
   marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
    Moderate in his demands
   moderate in his demands
    Restrained in his response
   restrained in his response
   

noun

1. () A person who takes a position in the political center  ( centrist , middle of the roader , moderationist , moderate )
   a person who takes a position in the political center
   

verb

1. () Make less fast or intense  ( moderate )
   make less fast or intense
    Moderate your speed
   moderate your speed
   
2. () Preside over  ( chair , lead , moderate )
   preside over
    John moderated the discussion
   John moderated the discussion
   
3. Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else  ( moderate , mollify , season , temper )
   make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
    She tempered her criticism
   she tempered her criticism
   
4. Make less strong or intense; soften  ( moderate , tame , tone down )
   make less strong or intense; soften
    Tone down that aggressive letter
   Tone down that aggressive letter
    The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements
   The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements
   
5. Make less severe or harsh  ( moderate , soften , mince )
   make less severe or harsh
    He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
   He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
   
6. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits  ( hold , moderate , hold in , check , contain , control , curb )
   lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    Moderate your alcohol intake
   moderate your alcohol intake
    Hold your tongue
   hold your tongue
    Hold your temper
   hold your temper
    Control your anger
   control your anger