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Word entry · 6 letters

govern

Best crossword clue

"Lead a state"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈɡʌv.ən/Part of speech verbSorted egnorvStarts with GEnds with N2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. 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

01Lead a state6 letters
02Rule or control6 letters

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