'govern' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'govern' with 12 example sentences.
- govern verb
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: bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
: direct or strongly influence the behavior of
: exercise authority over; as of nations
: require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood
India was governed by Great Britain for many years.
The king governed the country.
Who will govern the country?
Conquering is easier than governing.
That island was governed by France at one time.
To govern a country is no easy job.
How could we govern others when we cannot govern ourselves?
The president governs for four years.
You must learn to govern your temper.
The rise and fall of the sea is governed by the moon.
The Board of Education governs the schools.
They wanted the right to govern themselves.