Govern Definition
gŭvərn
governed, governing, governs
verb
governed, governing, governs
To exercise authority over; rule, administer, direct, control, manage, etc.
Webster's New World
To control the actions or behavior of.
Govern yourselves like civilized people.
American Heritage
To regulate the speed of (an automobile, etc.) by means of a governor.
Webster's New World
To hold in check; restrain; curb.
To govern one's temper.
Webster's New World
To exercise the function of governing; rule.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Govern
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Anglo-Norman and Old French governer, Latin gubernō, from Ancient Greek κυβερνάω (kubernaō, “I steer, drive, govern”)
From Wiktionary
Middle English governen from Old French governer from Latin gubernāre from Greek kubernān
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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