To govern
Example: The king began to govern the country wisely after the war.
Definition
"To govern" means to exercise authority and control over a country, organization, or people, making decisions and enforcing laws to maintain order and guide the entity's direction. For example, the king began to govern the country wisely after the war.
Etymology
The word "to govern" originates from the Old French 'governer,' which comes from the Latin 'gubernare,' meaning 'to direct, rule, or guide.' Interestingly, 'gubernare' is related to the Greek 'kybernan,' meaning 'to steer or pilot a ship,' reflecting the idea of guiding or steering a state like a vessel.
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"To govern" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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