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'govern' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'govern' with 12 example sentences.


govern verb

: 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.
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