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The correct spelling is governs.
How to pronounce governs
verb
Say it like: Gov-ern-s
The correct spelling is governs. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in. 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.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
- 2.To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
- 3.To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.
- 4.To control the speed, flow etc. of; to regulate.
- 5.To exercise political authority; to run a government.
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