Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
bate | No | No | Yes | No |
moderate (noun) | bate (noun) |
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a person who takes a position in the political center |
moderate (adjective) | bate (adjective) |
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being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme | |
not extreme | |
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes |
moderate (verb) | bate (verb) |
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make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments |
make less fast or intense | flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons |
preside over | moderate or restrain; lessen the force of |
make less strong or intense; soften | |
make less severe or harsh | |
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |