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Synonyms & Similar Words
controls
manages
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limits
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monitors
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Meaning of Regulates
The primary meaning of the word "Regulates" is to control or direct something according to a rule or law.
Definitions
- To control or direct something according to a rule or law
- * To make something happen or be done in a controlled or orderly way
- * To bring something under the control of a rule or law
Etymology of Regulates
The word "Regulates" comes from the Latin word "regulare", which means to control or direct
It is derived from "regula", meaning rule, and the suffix "-are", which forms a verb
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean control or direct something according to a rule or law
Example Uses
- The government regulates the financial industry to prevent fraud
- * The thermostat regulates the temperature in the room
- * The company regulates its output to meet demand
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
deregulates
uncontrols
mismanages
disregulates
destabilizes
disorganizes
disrupts
interferes
obstructs
hinders
prevents
prohibits
forbids
ignores
neglects
overlooks
disregards
violates
breaks
contravenes
transgresses