2. To preside over, direct, or regulate, as a public meeting; as, to moderate a synod.
MODERATE
Mod"er*ate, v. i.
1. To become less violent, severe, rigorous, or intense; as, the wind has moderated.
2. To preside as a moderator. Dr. Barlow [was] engaged … to moderate for him in the divinity disputation. Bp. Barlow's Remains (1693).
MODERATELY
Mod"er*ate*ly, adv.
Defn: In a moderate manner or degree; to a moderate extent.
Each nymph but moderately fair. Waller.
MODERATENESS
Mod"er*ate*ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being moderate; temperateness; moderation.
MODERATION
Mod`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. moderatio: cf. F. modération.]
1. The act of moderating, or of imposing due restraint.