4. (verb)govern require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood Synonyms: regularize, rule, order, regularise, regulate
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'govern'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. govern Govern carries the idea of authoritative administration or some exercise of authority that is at once effective and continuous; control is effective, but may be momentary or occasional. One cont Synonyms: govern, command, curb, influence, mold, reign over, rule, control, direct, manage, reign, restrain, sway Antonyms: be in subjection, be subject, comply, obey, submit, yield
Synonyms for govern 
