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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
/ 藞伞蕦惫蓹苍 /
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
Derived Forms
- 藞驳辞惫别谤苍补产濒别, adjective
- 藢驳辞惫别谤苍补藞产颈濒颈迟测, noun
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 驳辞惫顎侥谤苍路补路产濒别 adjective
- 驳辞惫顎卐谤苍路补路产颈濒顎僫路迟测 驳辞惫顎侥谤苍路补路产濒别路ness noun
- 辞顎卾别谤路驳辞惫顎侥谤苍 verb (used with object)
- 谤别路驳辞惫顎侥谤苍 verb (used with object)
- 蝉耻顎卲别谤路驳辞惫顎侥谤苍 verb (used with object)
- 耻苍路驳辞惫顎侥谤苍别诲 adjective
- 耻苍路驳辞惫顎侥谤苍路颈苍驳 adjective
- 飞别濒濒顎-驳辞惫顎侥谤苍别诲 adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of govern1
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of govern1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
English football's governing body updated its rules earlier this month, but they could now be amended within days, BBC Sport has been told.
It was an issue she addressed again after the governing party had conceded defeat.
The SFA rule change will see the governing body bring football into line with other sports like rugby, swimming and athletics.
Often in the past, it has been because the governing body felt the need to intervene in some way.
"Our forests, our trees, how they are contributing to the processes which govern our planet, and in particular, the processes behind climate change which are so important to us today and for the future."
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More About Govern
What does govern mean?
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.
Where does govern come from?
The first records of govern come from around 1250. It ultimately comes from the Greek 办测产别谤苍芒苍, meaning 鈥渢o steer.鈥 In a manner of speaking, a person who governs something guides its course or direction.
Govern is a synonym of words such rule, command, or lead. However, govern usually implies that the person is the head of an organized state or a just administration. When a person is said to govern, this often means that they lead a state or bureaucracy but almost always have limited power. By contrast, people such as kings, queens, emperors, and dictators who have most or all of the political power are often said to rule a nation rather than govern it.
Did you know 鈥 ?
What are some other forms related to govern?
- government (noun)
- governor (noun)
- governable (adjective)
- governability (noun)
- overgovern (verb)
What are some synonyms for govern?
What are some words that share a root or word element with govern?听
What are some words that often get used in discussing govern?
How is govern used in real life?
Govern is a word that most often refers to the actions performed by a leader of a country or other organization.
I understand where you are coming from but yes it does. DC have no local representative thus no say on any laws that govern them and no extra rights that states grant their citizens. Plus they have a population bigger then some states
鈥 TJ Lau (@Makoa_22)
Money doesnt govern our actions, its not our king or our motivation
鈥 DEMIC 馃嚛馃嚥馃嚭馃嚫 (@KingDemic)
You cannot reap where you have not sown. A people you have disrespected and have governed poorly will not go all out to defend you against public ridicule.
鈥 Dr. D铆p貌 Aw贸j铆d茅 (@OgbeniDipo)
Try using govern!
Which of the following people is most likely to govern something?
A. an electrician
B. a mayor
C. a police officer
D. a chef
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