🇬🇧🇪🇸 govern - gobernar : English Lesson

Meaning of "govern" ("gobernar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To govern means to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and policies of a group of people, a country, or an organization. It involves making decisions, creating laws, and ensuring that rules are followed to maintain order and achieve common goals.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The cat tried to govern the dog, but the dog just licked her and walked away.

If my dog could govern the world, every law would involve belly rubs and unlimited treats.

Dad thinks he governs the house, but we all know Mom is the true ruler.

If kids governed the world, bedtime would be banned forever!

My mom governs our kitchen like a queen, and no one is allowed to touch the cookie jar.

Children pick Lina to govern their tree house. She will govern play, she will govern snack time, she will govern sleep. A boy cries when he cannot change the rule, but Lina adds a turn for him. The next day the tree house is busy, and they smile as the new rules govern play.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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