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The correct spelling is moderate.
How to pronounce moderate
/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/
Say it like: Mod-era-te
The correct spelling is moderate. One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics. For example: "The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."
Usage Examples
“The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.”
“to moderate rage, action, desires, etc.”
“to moderate a synod”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
- 2.One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.
verb
- 1.To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
- 2.To become less excessive
- 3.To preside over (something) as a moderator
- 4.To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise
adjective
- 1.Not excessive; acting in moderation
- 2.Mediocre
- 3.Average priced; standard-deal
- 4.Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.
- 5.Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.
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