Govern - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- direct or strongly influence the behavior of
Extra examples
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.
The archbishop was aware of the motives by which the papal decisions were governed.
Marine insurance is governed by a strict series of rules and regulations.
The government has altered the rules governing eligibility for unemployment benefit.
Income must govern expenditure.
The party had been governing for seven months.
The universe is governed by the laws of physics.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: govern
he/she/it: governs
present participle: governing
past tense: governed
past participle: governed
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