Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for govern. Search instead for subgovern.
Definitions

govern

[guhv-ern] / ˈgʌv ərn /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“It’s like trying to govern with a pistol pointed at your neck,” said former lawmaker Juan Contreras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The company is also developing systems for customers to manage, discover, and govern AI agents for security purposes.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Security practitioners must govern autonomous agents acting on behalf of enterprises.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The four fundamental forces – gravity, electromagnetism, the weak force and the strong force – govern how these particles interact.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

We would then all be able to have some understanding of the laws that govern the universe and are responsible for our existence.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




Vocabulary lists containing govern


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "govern" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com