English

sovereign

ˈsɒv.ɹɪn, ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn
Meaning: to rule or reign as a supreme ruler or sovereign
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base sovereign
3rd person singular present sovereigns
Present participle sovereigning
Past sovereigned
Will future will sovereign
Going-to future going to sovereign
Imperative negative don't sovereign / do not sovereign

Example

The king continued to sovereign over his territory for many decades.
The king continued to sovereign over his territory for many decades.

Usage Notes

A very rare verbal form of the word sovereign, meaning to exercise sovereign power or authority over a domain.

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