What does "governs" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of govern

What is a synonym for "governs"?

Common synonyms include: control, determine, direct, influence, lead, regulate.

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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third-person singular simple present indicative of govern form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
"...It regulates and governs the Passions of the Mind, and brings them into due moderation and frame..."

"The Board of Education governs the schools."