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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡʌvɚn/ · UK /ˈɡʌvən/
Forms: governs, governing, governed
govern means: To lead a country or region and make decisions about its public affairs.
verb
To lead a country or region and make decisions about its public affairs.
- The party hopes to govern the country.
- She governed the region for eight years.
- Can these two parties govern together?
To control how something works through rules or limits.
- These rules govern the use of the pool.
- A small device governs the speed of the engine.
- Which laws govern the sale of this product?
To control someone’s actions or feelings, including your own.
- He struggled to govern his temper.
- She governed her emotions throughout the argument.
- Children must learn to govern their own behaviour.
Questions about govern
What does govern mean?
To lead a country or region and make decisions about its public affairs.
What is govern in other languages?
Türkçe: yönetmek · Español: gobernar · Français: gouverner · Deutsch: regieren · Italiano: governare · 日本語: 統治する
How do you pronounce govern?
In American English /ˈɡʌvɚn/; in British English /ˈɡʌvən/.
How do you use govern in a sentence?
The party hopes to govern the country. She governed the region for eight years.
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