Adapt and Govern

Adapt

Adapt verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

Govern and adapt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Govern" instead a verb "Adapt".

Govern

Govern verb - To exercise authority or power over.

Adapt and govern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adapt" instead a verb "Govern".

Common collocations

life adapt life govern life
use adapt use govern use
plans adapt plans govern plans
behavior adapt behavior govern behavior
Other words: bodies, games.
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