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govern

Pronunciation: [ˈɡʌv.ɚn]

Word

Learn how to use govern in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “authority”

(verb) to control or rule over a community, organization, or country. When someone governs, they make the important decisions about how things should be run and help people follow the rules.

Example

The mayor governs the city, making sure everything runs smoothly.

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When the country was without a leader, no one was there to govern and keep order.

Example

Who governs the state and makes the laws?

Context: “behavior”

(verb) to decide how to act or behave based on rules or laws. When you govern your actions, you think about the right thing to do before acting.

Example

She governs her emotions well and stays calm even in difficult situations.

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He didn't govern his anger, which led to a big argument.

Example

How do you govern your feelings when things get tough?

Context: “rules”

(verb) to control how something works or to shape the way things happen. This could be like setting rules for a game or deciding how to manage a project.

Example

The new rules will help govern the way the game is played.

Example

Without proper guidelines, it is hard to govern the project's progress.

Example

What rules govern our classroom behavior?

How to pronounce govern

Pronunciation: [ˈɡʌv.ɚn]

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