Govern synonyms and antonyms

gŭv'ərn

To settle officially or by decree; determine

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To manage or direct (the affairs of a government, institution, etc.)

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To have control or authority over; rule:

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serve the people

exercise authority over; as of nations

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To draft or enact laws.

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To observe secretly or unintentionally.

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To manage or regulate the business or affairs of; be in charge of:

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To reign is defined as to rule over a kingdom and subjects, or to be prominent.

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consent (antonym)

To acquiesce, agree, approve, assent, to voluntarily comply or yield, to give permission to some act or purpose. See also acquiescence.

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acquiesce (antonym)

The definition of acquiesce means to give in or go along with something without protesting, even if you don't really want to.

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obey (antonym)

To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

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comply (antonym)

(Archaic) To fulfill; to accomplish.

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yield (antonym)

To give as required; to surrender, relinquish or capitulate.

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surrender (antonym)

To relinquish possession or control of (something) to another because of demand or compulsion:

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agree (antonym)

To accept or support a policy or program:

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To have charge of; direct or administer:

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assume command

exercise authority over; as of nations

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exercise authority over; as of nations

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administer the laws

exercise authority over; as of nations

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exercise authority

exercise authority over; as of nations

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be in power

exercise authority over; as of nations

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Supervise is to watch, direct and manage a task or someone's performance.

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To oversee the work of others; to supervise.

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To control or command:

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lay-down-the-law

(Idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.

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(Intransitive) to rule as a tyrant

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wield the scepter

exercise authority over; as of nations

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wear the crown

exercise authority over; as of nations

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hold the reins of empire

exercise authority over; as of nations

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allow (antonym)

To let do or happen; permit:

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permit (antonym)

To afford opportunity; allow:

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give-way (antonym)

To be followed, succeeded, or replaced by.

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(Computing) the act or function of providing maintenance and general housekeeping for computer systems, networks, peripheral equipment, etc.

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(Sports) To hit (a soccer ball) in the air with one's head.

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(--- Informal) To depart; leave:

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To bear sway; to rule; to govern.

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To adjust to a requirement; regulate:

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Regulate is defined as to control, direct or adjust.

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To exert a supreme, guiding influence on or over:

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wear the crown (or purple)

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be at the helm

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be in the driver's seat

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hold sway over

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hold-the-reins

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over (related)

Another time; again:

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machine (related)

A device that applies force, changes the direction of a force, or changes the strength of a force, in order to perform a task, generally involving work done on a load . Machines are often designed to yield a high mechanical advantage to reduce the effort needed to do that work. &diamf3; A simple machine is a wheel, a lever, or an inclined plane. All other machines can be built using combinations of these simple machines; for example, a drill uses a combination of gears (wheels) to drive helical inclined planes (the drill-bit) to split a material and carve a hole in it.

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To make regular; cause to conform.

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Alternative spelling of regularize.

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To give an order or orders; request that something be done or supplied.

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deregulate (antonym)

To remove the regulations from.

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governing (related)

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enforce (related)

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promulgate (related)

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determine (related)

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codify (related)

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hold dominion

exercise authority over; as of nations

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hold-sway

(Idiomatic) Be pre-eminent; have the greatest influence (over someone or something); dominate.

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occupy the throne

exercise authority over; as of nations

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Synonym Study

Administer implies the orderly management of governmental or institutional affairs by executive officials
Rule now usually signifies the exercise of arbitrary or autocratic power
Govern implies the exercise of authority in controlling the actions of the members of a body politic and directing the affairs of state, and generally connotes as its purpose the maintenance of public order and the promotion of the common welfare

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