English

regulate

ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt, ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt, ˈreɡjəˌleɪt
Meaning: to control an activity or process by rules or a system
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt, ˈreɡjəˌleɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base regulate
3rd person singular present regulates
Present participle regulating
Past regulated
Will future will regulate
Going-to future going to regulate
Imperative negative don't regulate / do not regulate

Example sentences

The government regulates the financial industry.
The government regulates the financial industry.
He works for a governmental agency that regulates environmental standards.
He works for a governmental agency that regulates environmental standards.
The major oil companies formed a powerful cartel to regulate global prices.
The major oil companies formed a powerful cartel to regulate global prices.
The endocrine system regulates various bodily functions through hormones.
The endocrine system regulates various bodily functions through hormones.
The FCC regulates radio and television communications in the United States.
The FCC regulates radio and television communications in the United States.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal contexts to describe official control or supervision of businesses and industries.

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