| Roget's II: The New Thesaurus | ||
| Main Entry: | govern | |
| Part of Speech: | verb | |
| Definition: | To exercise the authority of a sovereign. | |
| Synonyms: | reign, rule | |
| Idioms: | crown | |
| Roget's II: The New Thesaurus | ||
| Main Entry: | govern | |
| Part of Speech: | verb | |
| Definition: | To keep the mechanical operation of (a device) within proper parameters. | |
| Synonyms: | control, regulate | |
| Roget's II: The New Thesaurus | ||
| Main Entry: | administer | |
| Part of Speech: | verb | |
| Definition: | To have charge of (the affairs of others). | |
| Synonyms: | administrate, direct, head, manage, run, superintend, supervise | |
| Roget's II: The New Thesaurus | ||
| Main Entry: | control | |
| Part of Speech: | verb | |
| Definition: | To exercise authority or influence over. | |
| Synonyms: | direct, dominate, rule | |
| Idioms: | be at the helm, be in the driver's seat, hold sway over, hold the reins | |
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