GOVERN Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
govern.
(exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word govern. (close relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word govern. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GOVERN
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | regulate | verbv | ||||
| 2 | rule | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | administer | verbv | ||||
| 4 | command | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | conduct | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | control | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | direct | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 8 | guide | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | head | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 10 | influence | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | lead | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | manage | verbv | ||||
| 13 | manipulate | verbv | ||||
| 14 | oversee | verbv | ||||
| 15 | reign | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | steer | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | supervise | verbv | ||||
| 18 | order | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | regularise | verbv | ||||
| 20 | regularize | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For GOVERN
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
govern, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
control
command
ask
decide
demand
determine
involve
manage
necessitate
need
oversee
postulate
require
rule
take
Phrases (2)
call formake up one's mind
