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GOVERNS Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word governs. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word governs. (close relations)
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governgovernedgoverning

Best Alternative Words for GOVERNS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1administers
verbv
2commands
verb, nounv, n
3controls
verb, nounv, n
4dictates
verbv
5directs
verbv
6guides
nounn
7influences
nounn
8leads
verb, nounv, n
9manages
verbv
10oversees
verbv
11rules
nounn
12supervises
verbv
13order
verb, nounv, n
14regularise
verbv
15regularize
verbv
16regulate
verbv
17rule
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For GOVERNS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for governs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
command control ask decide demand determine involve necessitate need postulate require take
Phrases (2)
call formake up one's mind

Alternatives for ADMINISTERS

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