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present tense third-person singular of govern
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1
to exercise authority or power over
- the president is elected in order to govern the country, not to follow public opinion polls
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to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
- you need to govern your speech and be able to communicate your outrage without resorting to profanity
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to look after and make decisions about
- the company's finances are governed by its chief financial officer
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