to moderate

Examples

• All

• I'm really honored to, I think to moderate this debate tonight.

• I was asked by the minister to moderate the session, which I did.

  Academic text (1996)

• And I will be moderating those questions again as well.

• Plus, we're a week away now from the next GOP debate Co moderated by yours truly.

  Megyn Kelly

• I'm moderating a Presidential debate tomorrow night in front of a zillion.

  Swing Vote (2008)

• I'’ll be moderating your panel tomorrow.

  A Little White Lie (2023)

• During the town hall meeting, I will moderate the discussion to ensure everyone has a chance to speak.

• She was chosen to moderate the debate, guiding the candidates through each topic.

• He will moderate the panel discussion, helping to manage the time and questions from the audience.

Synonyms

L

to lead

vsto moderate

∞ 1.0

To guide a group or be in charge

is limited to controlling discussion flow rather than wider duties

P

to preside

vsto moderate

• Formal

131 5.6

To be in charge of a formal meeting or group

focuses on running the discussion and keeping speakers orderly

C

to chair

vsto moderate

64 4.8

To lead a meeting or committee

is specifically about managing discussion flow and order in debates

T

to take the chair

vsto moderate

• UK

3 5.6

Lead a meeting as the person in charge

does this specifically by guiding debate and ensuring order among speakers

Compounds

M

moderate-size

1 3.2

Larger than small but smaller than large

M

moderate-sized

1 4.1

A person or thing that is between large and small in size

M

moderate breeze

• Specialized

2.9

A wind that moves small branches and cools the air

M

moderate gale

• Specialized

6.7

A strong wind of about 37 to 44 miles per hour that makes sailing difficult

How Active

to moderate

39 5.3

to facilitate

• Formal

187 4.9

to observe

• Formal

108 4.1

Surface Forms

Etymology