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govern
verb
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Divide govern into syllables:

gov · ern

How to pronounce govern:

Definition of govern:

govern (verb):
to exercise continuous sovereign authority over
to control and direct the making and administration of policy in
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations.
to direct and control the policy and affairs of (a country or an organization)

Synonyms for govern:

superviseregularizehandlebosszoneoverseestandardizedecideconductguide
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Antonyms for govern:

yieldacquiescefailidlerefrainneglectpermithaltstopabandon
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