English dictionary
govern
verbPronunciation
ˈɡʌvɚn
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- direct or strongly influence the behavior of
verb
- bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
verb
- exercise authority over; as of nations
verb
- require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
Example sentences
His belief in God governs his conduct
We cannot regulate the way people dress
This town likes to regulate
Who is governing the country now?
most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in German