Synonyms for

Regulate

Verb / ˈregjʌˌleɪt / Another word for regulate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to control or manage something according to set rules or laws

Synonyms & similar words

order mold regularise govern shape modulate regularize baffle deregulate influence determine control govern manage supervise administer direct guide order arrange systematize standardize coordinate adjust modulate balance harmonize restrain limit restrict curb

Synonyms by register

Formal

govern control manage direct supervise

Informal

manage control keep in line tweak

Literary

temper modulate attune

Antonyms

disrupt derange uncontrolled unruly chaotic unregulated wild

Common collocations

  • regulate blood sugar
  • regulate body temperature
  • regulate the economy
  • regulate trade
  • regulate emissions
  • regulate the flow
  • regulate behavior

Word family

noun regulation
verb regulate
adjective regulatory
adverb regulatorily

Usage note

Often used in contexts of control, management, or adjustment, particularly in formal or technical settings. Be mindful of the specific context to choose the most appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The traffic lights regulate the flow of cars on the road.
  2. It's important to regulate your eating habits to maintain a healthy weight.
  3. The school board has the power to regulate school policies.
  4. The government regulates the production of certain foods and drugs.
  5. Some people believe that the market should regulate itself without government interference.

Quotes

  • We must have a system of checks and balances to regulate the government. - Ron Paul
  • The free market is perfectly capable of regulating itself. - Gary Johnson
  • The laws ought to be so framed as to secure the public good. - Alexander Hamilton

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