Rule and Regulate

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Rule

Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.
Usage example: a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
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Regulate is a synonym for rule in govern topic. In some cases you can use "Regulate" instead a verb "Rule".
Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Regulate

Regulate verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Usage example: you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved
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Rule is a synonym for regulate in control topic. You can use "Rule" instead a verb "Regulate", if it concerns topics such as manage, govern.
Nearby Words: regulation, regularity, regulating, regulator, regulatory

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power rule power regulate power
society rule society regulate society
system rule system regulate system
way rule way regulate way
Other words: hell, planet.
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