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Moderate

  1. noun

    a person who takes a position in the political center

    Similar: centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist

  2. verb

    preside over

    “John moderated the discussion”

    Similar: chair, lead

  3. verb

    make less fast or intense

    “moderate your speed”

Word family

moderateness · moderatism · moderately · moderated · moderating

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Word parts

-ate