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moderate

UK
/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/

Translations

moderatenoun
moderates
pl
UK
/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
modéréEn politique, pour désigner une personne aux opinions modérées.
The candidate appealed to moderates in both parties to gain support.
Le candidat a fait appel aux modérés des deux partis pour obtenir leur soutien.
Synonyms
nonradical
pragmatist
compromiser
moderate-minded person
middle-of-the-roader
centrist
moderateverb
moderated
Past Simple
moderated
Past Participle
moderating
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
The teacher moderated the discussion to ensure everyone had a chance to speak.
L'enseignant a modéré la discussion pour que chacun ait la possibilité de parler.
Synonyms
manage
control
regulate
oversee
facilitate
moderateadjective
more moderate
Comp.
most moderate
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
The weather was moderate, with temperatures neither too hot nor too cold.
Le temps était modéré, avec des températures ni trop chaudes ni trop froides.
Additional translations
moyenSurtout pour exprimer une valeur ou un degré moyen.
Synonyms
mediocre
fair
modest
temperate
mild
reasonable
medium
average
Antonyms
excessive
extreme

Definitions

moderatenoun
A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.
The candidate appealed to moderates in both parties to gain support.
moderateverb
To make or become less extreme, intense, or severe.
The teacher moderated the discussion to ensure everyone had a chance to speak.
To preside over or act as a mediator in a debate or discussion.
She was asked to moderate the panel discussion at the conference.
To act as a moderator in an online forum or community, overseeing posts and comments.
He spends a few hours each day moderating the comments on the website.
moderateadjective
Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
The weather was moderate, with temperatures neither too hot nor too cold.
Not extreme or excessive; within reasonable limits.
She has a moderate approach to dieting, avoiding both overeating and starvation.
Having opinions or beliefs that are not extreme or radical.
He is known for his moderate political views, often seeking compromise between opposing parties.
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