Definitions for moderates

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moderates mod·er·ate

Spelling: [adjective, noun mod-er-it, mod-rit; verb

IPA: /adjective, noun ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt; verb ˈmɒd əˌreɪt/

Moderates is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 691 anagrams from letters in moderates (adeemorst).

Definitions for moderates

noun

1. a person who is moderate in opinion or opposed to extreme views and actions, especially in politics or religion.
2. (usually initial capital letter) a member of a political party advocating moderate reform.

adjective

1. kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense:
2. of medium quantity, extent, or amount:
3. mediocre or fair:
4. calm or mild, as of the weather.
5. of or relating to moderates, as in politics or religion.

verb (used with object)

1. to reduce the excessiveness of; make less violent, severe, intense, or rigorous:
2. to preside over or at (a public forum, meeting, discussion, etc.).

verb (used without object)

1. to become less violent, severe, intense, or rigorous.
2. to act as moderator; preside.

Origin of moderates

1350-1400; Middle English moderate (adj.), moderaten (v.) Latin moderātus (past participle of moderārī to restrain, control), equivalent to moderā- verb stem (see modes

Examples for moderates

As with so many things, keeping screen time in moderate amounts seems key.

Too moderate and the more radical groups call you a snitch, jeopardizing your standing and authority at demonstrations.

Yes, the gun:  “While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind.”

But it kept ON moderating, and in a precious little while it was 'most too moderate.

What is the approximate temperature for: (a) a moderate oven?

The Sterling loved to be under water, even in moderate weather.

Alcohol and sugar, even in moderate amounts, are not only sinful but poisonous.

Members of the Syrian moderate opposition want to coordinate on airstrikes, but say they have been rebuffed.

No doubt it was true, for she would have insisted on moderate cleanliness and comfort.

But this was moderate, as the Edgware "folly" reached £250,000.