What does "regulates" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of regulate

What is a synonym for "regulates"?

Common synonyms include: determine, abate, accommodate, accord, adapt, adjust.

Regulates

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of regulate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
"...It regulates and governs the Passions of the Mind, and brings them into due moderation and frame..."

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determine abate accommodate accord adapt adjust

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"Water fulfills several vital functions in a human organism. It serves as a means for transport of nutrients, regulates body temperature, and plays an important part in metabolism."

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