GOVERN

/ˈɡʌvən/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage. — synonyms: regulate, regularize, regularise, order
  2. verb direct or strongly influence the behavior of.
  3. verb exercise authority over. — synonyms: rule
  4. verb require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood.

Examples

  • “The old king governed the land wisely.”
  • “Govern yourselves like civilized people.”
  • “Chance governs the outcome of many card games.”

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