contemperare

Definitions of contemperare
  1. verb
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
    synonyms: accomodarsi, adattare, adattarsi, adeguarsi, conformare, conformarsi, uniformare
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    acclimare, acclimatare
    get used to a certain climate
    obbedire, ubbidire
    be obedient to
    rispettare
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
    ascoltare, dare ascolto, dare retta, prestare ascolto, sentire
    pay close attention to; give heed to
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    cambiare, mutare, variare
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    make less severe or harsh
    synonyms: addolcire, ammorbidire, annacquare, attenuare, frenare, misurare, mitigare, moderare, rammollirsi, regolare, rimbambire, temperare
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    alterare, cambiare, fare cambiare, fare mutare, modificare, mutare
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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