Adjust and Govern

Adjust

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

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

Govern

Govern verb - To exercise authority or power over.

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

Common collocations

life adjust life govern life
parts adjust parts govern parts
age adjust age govern age
plans adjust plans govern plans
Other words: behavior, lives.
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