The difference between Arbitrate and Moderate
When used as verbs, arbitrate means to make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter, whereas moderate means to reduce the excessiveness of (something).
Moderate is also noun with the meaning: one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
Moderate is also adjective with the meaning: not excessive.
check bellow for the other definitions of Arbitrate and Moderate
-
Arbitrate as a verb:
To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
Examples:
"to arbitrate a disputed case"
-
Arbitrate as a verb:
To submit (a dispute) to such judgment
-
Arbitrate as a verb (mathematics, rare):
To assign an arbitrary value to, or otherwise determine arbitrarily.
Examples:
"We wish to show f is continuous. Arbitrate epsilon greater than zero..."
-
Moderate as an adjective:
Not excessive; acting in moderation
Examples:
"moderate language"
"a moderate Calvinist"
"travelling at a moderate speed"
-
Moderate as an adjective:
Mediocre
-
Moderate as an adjective:
Average priced; standard-deal
-
Moderate as an adjective:
Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.
Examples:
"a moderate winter"
-
Moderate as an adjective (US, politics):
Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.
-
Moderate as a noun:
One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
Examples:
"While the moderates usually propose political compromise, it's often only achieved when the extremists allow them so"
"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."
-
Moderate as a verb (transitive):
To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
Examples:
"to moderate rage, action, desires, etc."
-
Moderate as a verb (intransitive):
To become less excessive
-
Moderate as a verb (transitive):
To preside over (something) as a moderator
Examples:
"to moderate a synod"
-
Moderate as a verb (intransitive):
To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise