Correct and Govern

Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

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

Govern

Govern verb - To exercise authority or power over.

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

Common collocations

people correct people govern people
state correct state govern state
setting correct setting govern setting
actions correct actions govern actions
Other words: behavior.

Both words in one sentence

  • Light Novel / Kumo Desu Ga, Nani Ka? The Goddess has been rendered comatose to govern it while Gyurie is too sentimental to correct errors.
  • The End of the World as We Know It In Kevin Smith's Dogma, the continued correct functioning of the laws that govern the universe are all dependent on/derived from one truth: that God is infallible.
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