Regulate — synonyms, regulate antonyms, definition

1. regulate (Verb)

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regulate (Verb) — Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of. ex. "regulate the temperature"

regulate (Verb) — Bring into conformity with rules, principles or usage; impose regulations. ex. "This town likes to regulate" ex. "We cannot regulate the way people dress"

regulate (Verb) — Give direction to; be an influence on. ex. "experience often regulates ability"

regulate (Verb) — Check the emission of (sound).

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