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verb
To temper by adjusting relative quantities, or blending qualities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To mitigate, assuage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To regulate, arrange, organise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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verb
modify the temperature of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: modify
History
From Middle English attempren, from Old French atemprer (French attremper), from Latin attemperare. Doublet of attemperate.
