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Definition moderate in British English

moderate verb

verb
/ˈmɒdəreɪt/
1

to make something less extreme, or to become less extreme

Example

When Melanie came in, they moderated their language.

Example

The pace of economic expansion has moderated.

Synonyms and related words
lessen reduce subside
2

to be in charge of a discussion between people with different opinions, especially in order to make it fair to everyone involved

Synonyms and related words
bureaucratise bureaucratize micromanage
3

to check that the marks given in an examination are fair and correct

Synonyms and related words
assessment borderline candidate
Definition moderate in British English