The difference between Moderate and Temperate
When used as verbs, moderate means to reduce the excessiveness of (something), whereas temperate means to render temperate.
When used as adjectives, moderate means not excessive, whereas temperate means moderate.
Moderate is also noun with the meaning: one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
check bellow for the other definitions of Moderate and Temperate
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Moderate as an adjective:
Not excessive; acting in moderation
Examples:
"moderate language"
"a moderate Calvinist"
"travelling at a moderate speed"
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Moderate as an adjective:
Mediocre
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Moderate as an adjective:
Average priced; standard-deal
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Moderate as an adjective:
Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.
Examples:
"a moderate winter"
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Moderate as an adjective (US, politics):
Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.
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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."
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Moderate as a verb (transitive):
To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
Examples:
"to moderate rage, action, desires, etc."
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Moderate as a verb (intransitive):
To become less excessive
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Moderate as a verb (transitive):
To preside over (something) as a moderator
Examples:
"to moderate a synod"
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Moderate as a verb (intransitive):
To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise
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Temperate as an adjective:
Moderate; not excessive
Examples:
"temperate heat"
"a temperate climate."
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Temperate as an adjective:
Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions
Examples:
"'temperate in eating and drinking."
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Temperate as an adjective:
Proceeding from temperance.
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Temperate as an adjective:
Living in an environment that is temperate, not extreme.
Examples:
"'temperate fishes"
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Temperate as a verb (obsolete):
To render temperate; to moderate
Examples:
"synonyms: softtemper"