English / word
govern
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to officially control and direct the public policy, affairs, and actions of a country, organization, or people
In context
01
Elected leaders govern the country.
02
A board will govern the new university fund.
Synonyms
rule,manage,control
Antonyms
obey,follow,submit
Collocations
govern a country,govern wisely,govern effectively
Verb forms
Past: governed · Past participle: governed · -ing: governing