Govern
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərn/
Govern (verb)
- to control and make decisions for a country or area.
- to influence or control how people behave or how things happen.
- to rule or manage according to laws or rules.
Examples
- They govern with fairness and transparency.
- The party aims to govern for the benefit of all citizens.
Common collocations: govern a nation, effectively govern, govern behavior, govern decisions, govern by law