tem·per transitive verb \ˈtem-pər\ : to make (something) less severe or extreme : to cause (something, such as steel or glass) to become hard or strong by heating it and cooling it to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else : moderate 2 archaic a : to exercise control over : govern, restrain b : to cause to be well disposed : mollify 3 : to bring to a suitable state by mixing in or adding a usually liquid ingredient: as a : to mix (clay) with water or a modifier (as grog) and knead to a uniform texture b : to mix oil with (colors) in making paint ready for use 4 a (1) : to soften (as hardened steel or cast iron) by reheating at a lower temperature (2) : to harden (as steel) by reheating and cooling in oil b : to anneal or toughen (glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling 5 : to make stronger and more resilient through hardship : toughen 6 a : to put in tune with something : attune b : to adjust the pitch of (a note, chord, or instrument) to a temperament Forging on the other hand is from heating and hammering to make strong.... The Human Solution Has been tempered and forged in the past year and is emerging strong and flexible and able to survive anything. We are now ready for the final march toward freedom!!
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 15:20:33 +0000
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