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govern

/ˈɡʌvərn/
gov · ern ˈɡʌv · ərn
English Definition
v. to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people
中文释义
治理,管理
Significado en Español
gobernar, administrar
한국어 뜻
통치하다, 관리하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cai trị, quản lý
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Example Sentence

The council governs the small town.

这个议会管理着这个小镇。

Synonyms
rule administer control
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “govern”:

  1. A obey
  2. B follow
  3. C submit
  4. D rule
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D — rule. “govern” means v. to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A wise queen must ______ her land with both fairness and strength.

  1. A obey
  2. B follow
  3. C serve
  4. D govern
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D — govern. “govern” means v. to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Common questions about “govern”

What does “govern” mean?

govern — v. to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people. In Chinese: 治理,管理.

How do you pronounce “govern”?

govern is pronounced /ˈɡʌvərn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: gov · ern.

How do you use “govern” in a sentence?

The council governs the small town. (这个议会管理着这个小镇。)

What are synonyms for “govern”?

rule, administer, control — all close in meaning to govern (v. to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people).

Is “govern” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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