- 1[intransitive, transitive] to become or make something become less extreme, severe, etc. By evening the wind had moderated slightly. moderate something We agreed to moderate our original demands.
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- 2[transitive, intransitive] moderate (something) to be in charge of a discussion or debate and make sure it is fair The television debate was moderated by a law professor. a moderated newsgroup
moderate
verbNAmE//ˈmɑdəˌreɪt//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they moderate he / she / it moderates
past simple moderated
-ing form moderating
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