Governs

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
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..."

Synonyms

regulate administer administrate arrest attend be master

Example

"The Board of Education governs the schools."

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