| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| govern | (verb) exercise authority over; as of nations | Synonyms: rule |
| (verb) direct or strongly influence the behavior of | - | |
| (verb) bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations | Synonyms: order, regularise, regularize, regulate | |
| (verb) require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood | - |