govern

/ˈɡʌv.ən/verb
Middle School
1

To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

2

To exercise political authority; to run a government.

3

To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.

4

To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.

5

To have or exercise a determining influence.

6

To handle, to manage, to oversee (a matter, an affair, a household, etc.).

7

To control the speed, flow etc. of; to regulate.

8

To direct the course of, to guide in some direction, to steer.

9

To look after, to take care of, to tend to (someone or some plant).

10

To manage, to control, to work (a tool or mechanical device).

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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