What does MODERATE mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈmɑdərət/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. preside over“John moderated the discussion”
  2. make less fast or intense“moderate your speed”
  3. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”
  4. make less severe or harsh“He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”
  5. make less strong or intense; soften“Tone down that aggressive letter”
  6. restrain

adjective

  1. being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme“moderate prices”
  2. not extreme“a moderate penalty”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

moderated13moderates12

Anagrams of MODERATE

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside MODERATE

222 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

dream8 trade6 date5 dear5 made7 meet6 more6 rate4 read5 road5 team6 term6 tree4 are3 art3 eat3 mad6 met5red4 tom5 ad3 am4at2 de3do3 ed3me4or2re2 to2

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Questions

Is MODERATE a valid word in word games?

MODERATE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is MODERATE worth?

MODERATE is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from MODERATE?

222 other words, including TO, ARE, AT and OR.