moderate
mo duh ruht
- n a person who takes a position in the political center
- v preside over
John moderated the discussion - v make less fast or intense
moderate your speed - v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake - v make less severe or harsh
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears - v make less strong or intense; soften
- v restrain
- a being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
moderate prices
a moderate income
a moderate fine
moderate demands
a moderate estimate
a moderate eater
moderate success
a kitchen of moderate size
the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart - s not extreme
a moderate penalty - s marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
moderate in his demands
- Thirty minutes of moderate activity a day won't cut it if you're trying to lose weight, a new study says.
- From left: Justin Sullivan Getty; Aude Guerrucci Pool Getty; Scott Olson Getty Which is probably why President Barack Obama has gone out of his way to court these moderates .
- David Brooks writes today as a moderate-conservative anguished by Barack Obama's budget.