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govern

The correct spelling is govern.

How to pronounce govern

/ˈɡʌvən/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡʌvən/

Say it like: Gov-ern

The correct spelling is govern. The act of governing For example: "The old king governed the land wisely."

Usage Examples

The old king governed the land wisely.

Govern yourselves like civilized people.

Chance governs the outcome of many card games.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of governing

verb

  1. 1.To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
  2. 2.To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
  3. 3.To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.
  4. 4.To control the speed, flow etc. of; to regulate.
  5. 5.To exercise political authority; to run a government.

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