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Govern (Verb)

Meaning¹

Direct or strongly influence the behavior of; "His belief in God governs his conduct".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

Her sense of responsibility governs her decision-making process.
The company's mission statement governs its business practices and policies.
His fear of failure governs his approach to new challenges.
The laws of physics govern the motion of celestial bodies.
Her strong sense of morality governs her interactions with others.

Hypernyms

Command

Related Words

Government (noun)

Meaning²

Exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

The prime minister will govern the country until the next election.
A council of elders governs the small village, making decisions for the community.
The government has been struggling to govern the vast and diverse territory.
A strong leader is needed to govern the newly formed state.
The queen governs the kingdom with the help of her trusted advisors.

Synonyms

Rule

Hypernyms

Command

Related Words

Meaning³

Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

The new management team was tasked with govern the financial affairs of the company in accordance with strict regulations.
Laws and policies govern the behavior of employees in government offices.
We must govern the usage of the software according to the license agreement.
It's hard to govern the content that appears on social media platforms.
Government agencies govern the flow of money to support various programs.