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govern

verb

gov·​ern ˈgə-vərn How to pronounce govern (audio)
governed; governing; governs

transitive verb

1
a
: to exercise continuous sovereign authority over
especially : to control and direct the making and administration of policy in
The country was governed by a king.
b
: to rule without sovereign power and usually without having the authority to determine basic policy
2
a
archaic : manipulate
b
: to control the speed of (a machine) especially by automatic means
3
a
: to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and conduct of
b
: to exert a determining or guiding influence in or over
income must govern expenditure
c
: to hold in check : restrain
was told to govern her emotions
4
: to require (a word) to be in a certain case
5
: to serve as a precedent or deciding principle for
customs that govern human decisions

intransitive verb

1
: to prevail or have decisive influence : control
In all situations allow reason to govern.
2
: to exercise authority
governable
ˈgə-vər-nə-bəl How to pronounce govern (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The tribe is governed by a 10-member council. They want to form their own country and govern themselves. The scandal limited her ability to govern effectively. How would he govern if he were elected president? She suggested changing the state's laws governing the sale of alcohol. The council governs fishing in the region. We will be studying the forces that govern the Earth's climate. Tradition governs all aspects of their lives. He allows himself to be governed by his emotions. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French governer, from Latin gubernare to steer, govern, from Greek kybernan

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of govern was in the 14th century

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