[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to rule over by right of authority:to govern a nation.Synonyms: reign Antonyms: obey", "to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; guide:the motives governing a decision.Synonyms: superintend , supervise , conduct , influence , sway , control", "to hold in check; control:to govern one's temper.", "to serve as or constitute a law for:the principles governing a case.", "Grammar.to be regularly accompanied by or require the use of (a particular form). In They helped us,the verbhelpedgoverns the objective case of the pronounwe.", "to regulate the speed of (an engine) with a governor ."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to exercise the function of government .", "to have predominating influence."]}]