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govern
[guhv-ern]
verb (used with object)
to rule over by right of authority.
to govern a nation.
Synonyms:Antonyms:to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; guide.
the motives governing a decision.
Synonyms: , , , , ,to hold in check; control.
to govern one's temper.
to serve as or constitute a law for.
the principles governing a case.
Grammar.to be regularly accompanied by or require the use of (a particular form). In They helped us, the verb helped governs the objective case of the pronoun we.
to regulate the speed of (an engine) with a governor.
verb (used without object)
to exercise the function of government.
to have predominating influence.
govern
/ ˈɡʌə /
verb
(also intr) to direct and control the actions, affairs, policies, functions, etc, of (a political unit, organization, nation, etc); rule
to exercise restraint over; regulate or direct
to govern one's temper
to be a predominant influence on (something); decide or determine (something)
his injury governed his decision to avoid sports
to control the speed of (an engine, machine, etc) using a governor
to control the rate of flow of (a fluid) by using an automatic valve
(of a word) to determine the inflection of (another word)
Latin nouns govern adjectives that modify them
Other 51Թ Forms
- governable adjective
- governability noun
- governableness noun
- overgovern verb (used with object)
- regovern verb (used with object)
- supergovern verb (used with object)
- ungoverned adjective
- ungoverning adjective
- well-governed adjective
- ˈDZԲ adjective
- ˌDZԲˈٲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of govern1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of govern1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Discussions take place between governing bodies - Uefa, Fifa, the Premier League and the FA - but they often each have their own priorities.
Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, has long been a stronghold of support for Israel's right-wing governing coalition.
“The 4th Amendment as well as governing immigration regulations do not permit immigration agents to detain somebody against their will, even for a very brief time, absent reasonable suspicion,” he said.
“This stipulated discipline, if approved by the California Supreme Court, reinforces the State Bar’s commitment to ensuring that those who violate the rules governing attorney conduct — regardless of their title or position — are held responsible.”
It follows a private security cyborg, known as a “SecUnit,” who hacks its governing module, allowing it newfound autonomy.
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When To Use
Govern means to rule over something with authority, as in In a democracy, people elect those who will govern them.Govern can also mean to hold something in check, like your temper.And govern can mean to act as a guiding force, as when your stomach governs your food choices.Govern, meaning to rule over something, is almost always used to refer to government or politics, as in The president did his best to govern the country during the war. Presidents and prime ministers are examples of people who govern countries or nations. A person who governs something might be called a governor but is just as likely to be referred to by an official title.Govern can also mean to control or curb something, as in The waiter wanted to shout at the rude customer but he managed to govern his anger.Govern is also used to mean to restrain influence over something by acting as a guide, as in The lawyer always let his strong sense of justice govern his actions.Example: Most voters were undecided who would be better at governing the country.
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