ALL meanings of governed
gov·ern
G g - adjective governed ruled over 1
- verb with object governed to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation. 1
- verb with object governed to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; guide: the motives governing a decision. 1
- verb with object governed to hold in check; control: to govern one's temper. 1
- verb with object governed to serve as or constitute a law for: the principles governing a case. 1
- verb with object governed Grammar. to be regularly accompanied by or require the use of (a particular form). In They helped us, the verb helped governs the objective case of the pronoun we. 1
- verb with object governed to regulate the speed of (an engine) with a governor. 1
- verb without object governed to exercise the function of government. 1
- verb without object governed to have predominating influence. 1
- noun governed Conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people). 1
- verb governed simple past tense and past participle of govern. 0