(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.