Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme, Of limited or average quality; mediocre, adjective Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion, noun_ One who holds or champions moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion, Similar middle-grounder in any other context, verb_ preside over, make less strong or intense; soften, intransitive verb_ To preside over, To become less extreme, intense, or violent; abate, To act as a moderator, transitive verb_ To preside over, direct, or regulate, as a public meeting or a discussion