govern - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

direct or strongly influence the behavior of

Synonyms

• govern

More generic

• command
• control

Verb

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

Synonyms

• govern
• order
• regularise
• regularize
• regulate

More generic

• decide
• determine
• make up one's mind

More specific

• district
• standardise
• standardize
• zone

Verb

exercise authority over; as of nations

Synonyms

• govern
• rule

More generic

• command
• control

More specific

• dictate
• misgovern
• reign
• throne

Verb

require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood

Synonyms

• govern

More generic

• ask
• call for
• demand
• involve
• necessitate
• need
• postulate
• require
• take

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