Definitions
direct or strongly influence the behavior of
Word origin
From Middle English governen, governe, from Anglo-Norman and Old French governer, guverner, from Latin gubernō, from Ancient Greek κυβερνάω (kubernáō, “to steer, drive, govern”). Displaced native Old English wealdan, whence modern dialectical English wald (“to govern”).
Used in a sentence
“The old king governed the land wisely.”
“Govern yourselves like civilized people.”
“a student who could not govern his impulses”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Lead a state”6 letters
02“Rule or control”6 letters
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