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Shape vs Govern - What's the difference?

shape | govern |


In transitive terms the difference between shape and govern

is that shape is to give something a shape and definition while govern is to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc. be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate.

As a noun shape

is the status or condition of something.

Govern vs Drive - What's the difference?

govern | drive |


In transitive terms the difference between govern and drive

is that govern is to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc. be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate while drive is to convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.

In intransitive terms the difference between govern and drive

is that govern is to have or exercise a determining influence while drive is to move forcefully.

As a noun drive is

(self-motivation)Self-motivation; ability coupled with ambition.

Goverment vs Govern - What's the difference?

goverment | govern |


As a noun goverment

is .

As a verb govern is

to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

Supervise vs Govern - What's the difference?

supervise | govern |


In transitive terms the difference between supervise and govern

is that supervise is to direct, manage, or oversee; to be in charge while govern is to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc. be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate.

Maintain vs Govern - What's the difference?

maintain | govern |


As verbs the difference between maintain and govern

is that maintain is (obsolete|transitive) to support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action while govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

Govern vs Modulate - What's the difference?

govern | modulate |


In lang=en terms the difference between govern and modulate

is that govern is to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate while modulate is to change the pitch, intensity or tone of one's voice or of a musical instrument.

As verbs the difference between govern and modulate

is that govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in while modulate is to regulate, adjust or adapt.

Govern vs Exist - What's the difference?

govern | exist |


As verbs the difference between govern and exist

is that govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in while exist is to be; have existence; have being or reality.

Govern vs Sign - What's the difference?

govern | sign |


As verbs the difference between govern and sign

is that govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in while sign is to make a mark.

As a noun sign is

(sometimes|also used uncountably) a visible indication.

Govern vs Chair - What's the difference?

govern | chair |


As verbs the difference between govern and chair

is that govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in while chair is .

Rules vs Govern - What's the difference?

rules | govern |


As verbs the difference between rules and govern

is that rules is (rule) while govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

As a noun rules

is .

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