Word: GOVERN
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Definition of GOVERN
- The act of governing
- To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
"The old king governed the land wisely."
- To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
"Govern yourselves like civilized people."
- To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.
"Chance governs the outcome of many card games."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
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- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "govern" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOVERN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in GOVERN? โผ
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- # the govern effect
- # master of govern
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- # in terms of govern
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