1verb
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
“We cannot regulate the way people dress”
01 Word definition
govern
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is GOVERN a word?
Yes. GOVERN is a 6-letter verb. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
G-O-V-E-R-NHow do you spell GOVERN?
GOVERN contains 6 letters, begins with G, and ends with N.
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2verb
direct or strongly influence the behavior of
“His belief in God governs his conduct”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗regulateregularizeregulariseorder
02 Letter breakdown
How is GOVERN spelled?
G1O2V3E4R5N6
03 Word-game status
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About GOVERN.
How do you spell GOVERN?
GOVERN is spelled G-O-V-E-R-N. It contains 6 letters.