Rule (Verb)
Meaning 1
Have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac.
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Keep in check; "rule one's temper".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 4
Decide with authority; "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 5
Decide on and make a declaration about; "find someone guilty".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 7
Mark or draw with a ruler; "rule the margins".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.