govern
verb (used with object)
to rule over by right of authority.
governed
-
past participleof govern.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof govern.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
governverb (used with object)to rule over by right of authority.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The 77-year-old prime minister, who has governed Israel on and off for nearly two decades, was unusually brief and did not directly claim victory.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
“We’re seeing enterprises really deploy governed AI at scale, and our Q3 results show that ServiceNow is becoming even more strategic to that work,” Mastantuono told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
They also argued that AB 3233 is itself unlawful and does not give the city authority over oil operations governed by state and federal law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
In his victory speech, he said the election had taught him many lessons and pledged to change the way Brazil is governed.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
That was it: the four-word mantra that governed their existence.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
