REGULATE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • check the emission of (sound)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) regulate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • regulate the temperature
    • modulate the pitch
    Hypernyms(s) regulate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • shape or influence
    • give direction to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • experience often determines ability
    • mold public opinion
    Hypernyms(s) regulate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage
    • impose regulations
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We cannot regulate the way people dress
    • This town likes to regulate
    Hypernyms(s) regulate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)