Handle and Regulate

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Handle verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

Usage example: as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up

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Regulate is a synonym for handle. In some cases you can use "Regulate" instead a verb "Handle".

Nearby Words: hand, handled, handling, handler, handhold

Regulate verb - To look after and make decisions about.

Usage example: the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country

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Handle is a synonym for regulate in control topic. You can use "Handle" instead a verb "Regulate", if it concerns topics such as manage.

energy	handle energy	regulate energy
power	handle power	regulate power
pressure	handle pressure	regulate pressure
amount	handle amount	regulate amount
Other words: way, technology, magic, emotions, powers.

His body is still not able to handle the incredible Super Strength it grants, nor is he able to regulate how much power he uses when he activates it.

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