Word

regulate, v.
(regulated, regulates, regulating)
freq. cnt. 11

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6

modulate regulate

sample sentences

"regulate the temperature"
"modulate the pitch"

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

regulatory regulator

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semantic pointers

hypernym

adjust, set, correct

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3

govern order regularise regularize regulate

sample sentences

"We cannot regulate the way people dress"
"This town likes to regulate"

verb frames

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

governor government

lexical pointers

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regulating regulation regulation regulator

antonym

lexical pointers

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semantic pointers

hyponym

standardize, standardise zone, district

hypernym

decide, make up one's mind, determine

shape or influence; give direction to
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 42 freq. cnt.: 21 freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 1

determine influence mold regulate shape

sample sentences

"experience often determines ability"
"mold public opinion"

verb frames

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lexical pointers

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lexical pointers

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shape shape shaping

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influence influence influence

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semantic pointers

hyponym

dispose, incline indispose, disincline miscreate carry weight decide reshape time index pace predetermine

hypernym

cause, make, do

restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
<verb.change>

baffle regulate

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semantic pointers

hypernym

restrain, keep, keep back, hold back