Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Governs.
Governs - as a verb
Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
Example: "We cannot regulate the way people dress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
order6regularise11regularize20regulate9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decide10determine12make up one's mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Direct or strongly influence the behavior of
Example: "His belief in god governs his conduct"
Exercise authority over; as of nations
Example: "Who is governing the country now?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rule4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
command14control9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
Example: "Most transitive verbs govern the accusative case in german"
Example Sentences
"The constitution governs the basic law of the land."
"The court decision governs how the law will be interpreted."
"The principal governs the rules and regulations of the school."
"The new policy governs the use of company resources."
"International law governs the behavior of nations."
Word Game Points
Is GOVERNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, governs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GOVERNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is GOVERNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, governs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGOVERNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is GOVERNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, governs is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGOVERNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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