govern

/ɡˈʌvɚn/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

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

Synonyms for govern

• regulate
• regularize
• regularise
• order
• rule

Words that rhyme with govern

• lovern
• mcgovern