Word Information

Govern

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Definitions for Govern

verb
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage
Synonyms
Examples
  1. impose regulations
  2. We cannot regulate the way people dress
  3. This town likes to regulate
verb
direct or strongly influence the behavior of
Examples
  1. His belief in God governs his conduct
verb
exercise authority over
Synonyms
Examples
  1. as of nations
  2. Who is governing the country now?
verb
require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
Examples
  1. most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in German

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