governable verb
gov·ern
The verb form of governable is govern
G gDefinitions
- verb with object governable to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation. 1
- verb with object governable to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; guide: the motives governing a decision. 1
- verb with object governable to hold in check; control: to govern one's temper. 1
- verb with object governable to serve as or constitute a law for: the principles governing a case. 1
- verb with object governable 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 governable to regulate the speed of (an engine) with a governor. 1
- verb without object governable to exercise the function of government. 1
- verb without object governable to have predominating influence. 1