regulate

[reg-yuh-leyt] / ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt /

VERB

manage, organize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjust administer balance classify conduct control coordinate determine govern handle improve monitor oversee readjust rectify standardize supervise

STRONG

adapt allocate arrange correct direct dispose fit fix guide legislate measure moderate modulate order reconcile rule run set settle square superintend systematize temper time true tune

WEAK

methodize pull things together put in order shape up straighten up tune up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

damage mismanage neglect obey waver worsen

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize displace disturb halt leave misguide mislead mix up serve soften unsettle upset

WEAK

deregulate

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

You cannot build a parallel system of journalistic accountability and expect it to matter if the people you are trying to regulate simply opt out.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

When it gets royal assent, ministers will also have new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products, including their flavours and packaging.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Transcription factors like HOXD13 regulate how genetic instructions in DNA are turned into proteins that build and maintain the body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Last year, Kalshi pre-emptively sued the New York State Gaming Commission, which had sent it a cease-and-desist letter, claiming that the state didn’t have the right to regulate it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Once a clock has started, it performs its tasks automatically, but it cannot regulate itself.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Vocabulary lists containing regulate

Florida EOC Civics

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

The Articles of Confederation (1777)

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

This Week In Words: September 5–11, 2020

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!