moderates

[US]/[ˈmɒdərət]/
[UK]/[ˈmɑːdərət]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present simple, 3rd person singular of moderate)To keep or hold something within reasonable limits; to restrain.; To act as a chairperson or umpire, especially in a debate or discussion.; To lessen the intensity of.

Phrases & Collocations

moderates the tone

moderately priced

moderates discussions

moderates behavior

moderated view

moderates the debate

moderately successful

moderates traffic

Example Sentences

the government moderates the market to prevent monopolies.

a skilled moderator keeps the discussion flowing smoothly.

the central bank moderates interest rates to control inflation.

she moderates her tone when speaking to her elderly neighbor.

the film critic moderates his praise, pointing out flaws.

he moderates his enthusiasm to avoid overwhelming others.

the software moderates user comments to remove inappropriate content.

the teacher moderates the students' debate with gentle guidance.

the company moderates its expansion plans due to economic uncertainty.

the judge moderates the proceedings to ensure fairness.

the system moderates access to sensitive data for security.

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