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(1):

(v. t.) Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking.

(2):

(v. t.) Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.

(3):

(v. t.) Proceeding from temperance.

(4):

(v. t.) Not marked with passion; not violent; cool; calm; as, temperate language.

(5):

(v. t.) To render temperate; to moderate; to soften; to temper.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Temperate'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/temperate.html. 1828.
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