noun Download 🔗Share One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics. Examples : "The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches." politics government position attitude person essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843. Examples : "The Moderate party, a powerful group within the Scottish Church in the 18th century, was known for its relaxed approach to religious teachings and practices. " history religion theology politics essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To reduce the excessiveness of (something) Examples : "to moderate rage, action, desires, etc." amount degree business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become less excessive Examples : "The student's anger gradually moderated after the teacher explained the situation. " amount degree essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To preside over (something) as a moderator Examples : "to moderate a synod" politics government media communication organization essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise Examples : "The teacher moderated the heated debate between the two students, helping them find a compromise solution. " communication politics government business law essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Not excessive; acting in moderation Examples : "a moderate Calvinist" attitude character quality value essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Mediocre Examples : "His performance in the history exam was moderate; he didn't do exceptionally well, but he didn't fail either. " quality degree essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Average priced; standard-deal Examples : "The restaurant offered a moderate price for a family meal. " value business economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle. Examples : "a moderate winter" attitude character value essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative. Examples : "My aunt is a moderate voter; she supports some liberal policies, but also some conservative ones. " politics government attitude position essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading