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DICTIONARY ENTRY 2 SYLLABLES

govern

/'ɡəvərn/ · ɡəvərn

Govern has 2 syllables: gov · ern.

gov
01
ern
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verb. Exercise authority over; as of nations.

verb. Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations.

verb. Direct or strongly influence the behavior of.

verb. Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood.

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