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English to English adjective
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(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate |  | Example: a temperate region
the temperate zones
temperate plants
source: wordnet30
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not extreme in behavior | | Example: temperate in his habits
a temperate response to an insult
temperate in his eating and drinking
source: wordnet30
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Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate. | | source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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not extreme | | Example: a moderate penalty
temperate in his response to criticism
source: wordnet30
verb
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To render temperate; to moderate; to soften; to temper. | | source: webster1913
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