Word

control, v.
(controlled, controlling, controls)
freq. cnt. 56

exercise authoritative control or power over
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 29 freq. cnt.: 28 freq. cnt.: 1

command control

sample sentences

"control the budget"
"Command the military forces"

verb frames

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

control controller

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

command commander commander commander commander commandant command

semantic pointers

hyponym

preoccupy guide, maneuver, point, steer, head, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, channelize, channelise steer hold one's own handle, manage, care, deal internationalize, internationalise hold hold sway govern regiment monopolize, monopolise draw rein, rein, harness, rein in corner preside dominate, master charm, becharm rule, govern call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 30 freq. cnt.: 20 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

check contain control curb hold hold in moderate

sample sentences

"moderate your alcohol intake"
"hold your tongue"
"hold your temper"
"control your anger"

verb frames

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

control

lexical pointers

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check

lexical pointers

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curb

lexical pointers

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moderation

semantic pointers

hypernym

restrain, keep, keep back, hold back

hyponym

conquer, suppress, subdue, stamp down damp mortify, subdue, crucify deny, abnegate train catch bate thermostat counteract, countercheck

handle and cause to function
<verb.contact> freq. cnt.: 21 freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 7

control operate

sample sentences

"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"
"control the lever"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

operative operation operator

lexical pointers

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control control

semantic pointers

hyponym

synchronize, synchronise dial turn submarine treadle relay gate pedal drive fly, pilot, aviate

verb group

master, control

hypernym

manipulate

maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
<verb.emotion> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

control keep in line manipulate

sample sentences

"She manipulates her boss"
"She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"
"The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"
"she keeps in line"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

control controller

lexical pointers

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manipulative manipulation

semantic pointers

hyponym

tease handle ingratiate

hypernym

interact

have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
<verb.cognition>

control master

sample sentences

"Do you control these data?"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

master

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

control

semantic pointers

hypernym

know

entailment

understand

hyponym

cinch

verb group

operate, control

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 53 freq. cnt.: 22 freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

ascertain assure check control ensure insure see see to it

sample sentences

"He verified that the valves were closed"
"See that the curtains are closed"
"control the quality of the product"

verb frames

Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE

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Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check check

semantic pointers

hyponym

proofread, proof control double-check cross-check cinch card spot-check cover

verb group

check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick see, find out, determine, check, ascertain, watch, learn check verify, control

hypernym

verify

verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
<verb.cognition>

control

sample sentences

"control an account"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

control controller

semantic pointers

domain of synset (usage)

archaism, archaicism

hypernym

see, insure, check, assure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, control

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

control verify