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Governed

Verb / ˈgʌvɜ:nd / Another word for governed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to control or direct the actions and behavior of people, organizations, or countries

Synonyms & similar words

regulate regularise regularize order govern deregulate rule rule command manage direct lead administer control superintend oversee guide regulate conduct supervise dominate handle operate influence sway

Synonyms by register

Formal

regulated controlled directed managed administered

Informal

run handled bossed kept in line

Literary

ruled steered piloted

Antonyms

free uncontrolled independent unrestricted unsupervised wild autonomous

Common collocations

  • strictly governed
  • largely governed
  • governed by laws
  • governed by rules
  • governed by principles
  • governed by nature
  • governed by the people

Word family

noun governance
verb govern
adjective governing
adverb governingly

Usage note

The past participle 'governed' often implies control or regulation by an external authority or set of rules. It is generally used in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The laws of the country are governed by the constitution.
  2. The teacher governed the class with a firm hand.
  3. The company is governed by a board of directors.
  4. The queen governed her kingdom wisely.
  5. The coach governed the team to victory.

Quotes

  • The happiness of society is the end of government. - John Adams
  • Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. - Proverbs 29:18
  • The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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