Is There a Word Regulate?
Verb (Used with Object), Reg·u·lat·ed, Reg·u·lat·ing. to Control or Direct by a Rule, Principle, Method, Etc. : to Regulate Household Expenses. to Adjust to...
verb (used with object), reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing. to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses. to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature.
What word can I use instead of regulate?
Synonyms & Antonyms of regulate
- bridle,
- check,
- constrain,
- contain,
- control,
- curb,
- govern,
- hold,
What is the dictionary meaning of regulate?
transitive verb. 1a : to govern or direct according to rule. b(1) : to bring under the control of law or constituted authority. (2) : to make regulations for or concerning regulate the industries of a country. 2 : to bring order, method, or uniformity to regulate one's habits.