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🏛️govern

verb
/ˈɡʌv.ən/
gourmet governance
govern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning govern synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison govern collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and behavior of others, especially through laws or authority
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example Sentences

The country is governed by a coalition of parties.

The president governs the country wisely.

Example Expressions

govern oneself accordingly

Synonyms

rule, control, manage, administer, oversee, lead
Entry 1
rule, control, manage, administer, oversee
Entry 2
rule, control, manage, lead

Antonyms

misrule, neglect, abandon, obey, follow, submit
Entry 1
misrule, neglect, abandon
Entry 2
obey, follow, submit

Collocations

govern a country, governing body, well-governed, self-governed, govern wisely, govern effectively, self-govern, good governance
Entry 1
govern a country, governing body, well-governed, self-governed
Entry 2
govern wisely, govern effectively, self-govern, governing body, good governance

More Example Sentences

You know honourable governor is elected by the members of the state assembly.

Do you know after every how many years caretaker government is formed in the USA?

Who do you know after every how many years the governor of California is elected?

Whose leadership in the first caretaker government was essential in the 1st caretaker govt?

How much has the present government been successful to fulfill the expectation of the people?

What will be the reaction of the people about the effort of the government to uproot corruption?

Does everybody know of how many members the council of advisers of the caretaker government consists?

What will be the reaction of the people of California about the effort of the government to uproot corruption?

How much has the present government of the USA been successful to fulfill the expectation of the common people?

Everybody knows how much unbiased the tenure of caretaker government is to eradicate corruption from the society.

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