GovernWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “govern” powered by Princeton WordNet.
verb
exercise authoritative control or power over
verb
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
verb
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
verb
cause to conform to standard or norm
verb
regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
verb
exercise authority over; as of nations
Words in this synset: rule
verb
sit on the throne as a ruler
verb
govern badly