moderate

VERBADJECTIVENOUN /mɑdɜrət/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M

moderate is a valid 8-letter word worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3O1D2E1R1A1T1E1
3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =11 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 22TRIPLE WORD → 33
MEANING

What does moderate mean?

VERB · 6 SENSES
1

Make less strong or intense; soften.

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2

Make less fast or intense.

“moderate your speed”

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3

Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else.

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4

Make less severe or harsh.

“He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”

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5

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.

“moderate your alcohol intake”

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6

Preside over.

“John moderated the discussion”

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ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1

Not extreme.

“a moderate penalty”

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2

Marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes.

“moderate in his demands”

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3

Being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme.

“moderate prices”

“a moderate income”

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NOUN · 1 SENSE
1

A person who takes a position in the political center.