Govern
verb
/ˈɡʌv.ərn/
To govern means to lead a group of people, like a country or town, and help make decisions for them. It’s like being a captain of a team, making sure everyone works together and follows the rules.
Examples
- The teacher helps govern our class and makes the rules.
- My mom governs our family and decides what we eat for dinner.
- The student council governs the school and plans fun activities.
Synonyms
lead
rule
control
manage
direct
oversee
Antonyms
follow
obey
serve
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