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Meaning & Definition of Regulate in English

English

Regulate

/rɛgjəlet/

verb

1. Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

  • "Regulate the temperature"
  • "Modulate the pitch"
synonym:
  • regulate,
  • modulate

2. Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage

  • Impose regulations
  • "We cannot regulate the way people dress"
  • "This town likes to regulate"
synonym:
  • regulate,
  • regularize,
  • regularise,
  • order,
  • govern

3. Shape or influence

  • Give direction to
  • "Experience often determines ability"
  • "Mold public opinion"
synonym:
  • determine,
  • shape,
  • mold,
  • influence,
  • regulate

4. Check the emission of (sound)

synonym:
  • baffle,
  • regulate

Examples of using

During warm weather, sweating helps man regulate his body temperature.