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Meaning of regulate
The primary meaning of the word "regulate" is to control or direct something according to a standard or rule.
Etymology of regulate
The word "regulate" comes from the Latin words "regula", meaning rule, and the suffix "-ate", which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to mean control or direct something according to a standard or rule
Synonyms
Definitions
- To control or direct something according to a standard or rule
- * To make something follow a standard or rule
- * To bring something under the control of a rule or law
Usage Examples
- The government regulates the amount of pollution that factories can release into the air
- * The teacher regulates the noise level in the classroom
- * The company regulates its employees' working hours to ensure they get enough rest
Antonyms
deregulate
unregulate
liberate
free
release
unleash
uncontrol
disorder
disrupt
chaotic
anarchic
lawless
unmanaged
unsupervised
unchecked
unmonitored
unrestrained
uncurbed