GOVERN
Scrabble letter values: G2O1V4E1R1N1 = 10
Definition
- verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage. — synonyms: regulate, regularize, regularise, order
- verb direct or strongly influence the behavior of.
- verb exercise authority over. — synonyms: rule
- verb require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood.
Examples
- “impose regulations”
- “We cannot regulate the way people dress”
- “This town likes to regulate”