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control

/kənˈtrəʊl/
con · trol kən · ˈtrəʊl
English Definition
v. to have power over something; n. the power to influence or direct behavior
中文释义
控制
Significado en Español
control
한국어 뜻
통제, 제어
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiểm soát
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Example Sentence

She learned to control her anger.

她学会了控制自己的愤怒。

Synonyms
command regulate manage
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “control”:

  1. A weakness
  2. B obedience
  3. C submission
  4. D command
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D — command. “control” means v. to have power over something; n. the power to influence or direct behavior

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A skilled rider can ______ even a wild and very nervous horse.

  1. A control
  2. B obey
  3. C follow
  4. D fear
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A — control. “control” means v. to have power over something; n. the power to influence or direct behavior

Common questions about “control”

What does “control” mean?

control — v. to have power over something; n. the power to influence or direct behavior. In Chinese: 控制.

How do you pronounce “control”?

control is pronounced /kənˈtrəʊl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · trol.

How do you use “control” in a sentence?

She learned to control her anger. (她学会了控制自己的愤怒。)

What are synonyms for “control”?

command, regulate, manage — all close in meaning to control (v. to have power over something; n. the power to influence or direct behavior).

Is “control” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. control appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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