Pronunciation: /ˈmɑdərət/
noun a person who holds moderate views, especially in politics or religion
A1 I prefer to exercise at a moderate pace.
A2 She is a moderate when it comes to politics.
B1 The doctor recommended a moderate amount of exercise each day.
B2 He has a moderate approach to managing his finances.
C1 The government aims to maintain a moderate level of inflation.
C2 Her views on the topic are considered moderate by most experts.
verb to make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent
A1 She likes to moderate her TV watching to only one hour a day.
A2 He moderates his caffeine intake to avoid feeling jittery.
B1 The teacher moderates the class discussion to ensure everyone has a chance to speak.
B2 The manager moderates the team meetings to keep them focused and on track.
C1 The government must moderate its spending to avoid economic instability.
C2 The CEO moderates the company's growth to ensure sustainable success.
adjective average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree
A1 She has a moderate amount of money in her piggy bank.
A2 The weather forecast predicts moderate temperatures for the weekend.
B1 He has a moderate level of proficiency in Spanish.
B2 The hotel offers moderate prices for its rooms.
C1 The government implemented a moderate tax increase to fund social programs.
C2 The company adopted a moderate approach to restructuring its operations.
formal It is important to maintain a moderate level of exercise to stay healthy.
informal I think we should take a more moderate approach to this problem.
slang Let's just chill out and take a more moderate stance on this issue.
figurative She has a moderate amount of patience when dealing with difficult situations.
moderated
moderates
more moderate
most moderate
moderates
will moderate
has moderated
is moderating
moderate
moderate
to moderate
moderating
moderated