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temperate
verb
adjective
To render temperate; to moderate
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/ˈtɛmpəɹət/ /ˈtɛmpəɹət/
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verb
To render temperate; to moderate
adjective
Moderate; not excessive
“a temperate climate.”
Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions
“temperate in eating and drinking.”
Proceeding from temperance.
Living in an environment that is temperate, not extreme.
“temperate fishes”
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a temperate climate.
temperate in eating and drinking.
temperate fishes
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