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govern

verb

/ˈɡʌvərn/

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

The president governs the country wisely.

rule, control, manage, lead

obey, follow, submit

govern wisely, govern effectively, self-govern, governing body, good governance

To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.

past tense of 'come'

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication

to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

to quote; to mention as an example or proof