Definition
moderate: reasonable, average, not excessive
to moderate: to make (something) slower, more reasonable, less severe, less extreme
to moderate (a debate): to be in charge of, to manage the structure, timing and questions of (a debate)
- "- We offer a packed lunch service at a moderate extra charge (£10)."
- "The party proceeded to barbecue sausages and prawns on the beach, and consume moderate amounts of beer (300-400 cans)."
- "The party proceeded to barbecue multiple sausages and prawns on the beach, and consume moderate amounts of beer (300-400 cans)."
- "Krazy Gideon, celebrity insane person, will moderate the debate."
- "I will be moderating the debate in a crazy, yet neutral manner."
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