What is "govern" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "govern": bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈɡʌvɚn/

Meaning of "govern": direct or strongly influence the behavior of

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈɡʌvɚn/

Meaning of "govern": exercise authority over; as of nations

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈɡʌvɚn/

Meaning of "govern": require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈɡʌvɚn/

Synonyms:

control, manage, oversee, conduct, dictate, administer, supervise, regulate, carry out, guide, head, run, render, lead, superintend, sway, direct, reign, tyrannize, command, execute, captain, overrule, order, steer, pilot, assume command, be in power, call the shots, call the signals, exercise authority, head up, hold dominion, hold office, hold sway, lay down the law, occupy throne, pull the strings, serve the people, wear the crown, be in the driver's seat, control, inhibit, dominate, handle, decide, manage, rule, curb, determine, regulate, guide, discipline, shepherd, incline, subdue, dispose, direct, tame, predispose, restrain, contain, bridle, boss, sway, check, steer, underlie, directionalize, get the better of,

Antonyms:

obey, comply, surrender, acquiesce, consent, permit, abandon, mismanage, leave, neglect, follow, serve, fail, agree, yield, allow, give way, aid, assist, hesitate, release, liberate, comply, obey, surrender, acquiesce, consent, permit, abandon, help, submit, mismanage, neglect, agree, yield, allow, give way,