Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Govern.
How to pronounce govern:
US
Govern - as a verb
Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
Example: "We cannot regulate the way people dress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
order6regularise11regularize20regulate9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decide10determine12make up one's mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Direct or strongly influence the behavior of
Example: "His belief in god governs his conduct"
Exercise authority over; as of nations
Example: "Who is governing the country now?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rule4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
command14control9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
Example: "Most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in german"
Govern - as a noun
The act of governing
Example Sentences
"The president is elected to govern the country."
"The board of directors governs the organization."
"Laws are in place to govern human behavior."
"Local councils govern the administration of cities."
"Parents must govern their children's behavior."
Word Game Points
Is GOVERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, govern is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GOVERN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is GOVERN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, govern is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGOVERN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is GOVERN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, govern is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGOVERN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
