Definition of regulate

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Regulate (v. t.) To put in good order; as, to regulate the disordered state of a nation or its finances..

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Voluntary :: Voluntary (v. t.) Of or pertaining to the will; subject to, or regulated by, the will; as, the voluntary motions of an animal, such as the movements of the leg or arm (in distinction from involuntary motions, such as the movements of the heart); the voluntary muscle fibers, which are the agents in voluntary motion..
Web :: Web (n.) A band of webbing used to regulate the extension of the hood.
Dispose :: Dispose (v. t.) To regulate; to adjust; to settle; to determine.
Regulator :: Regulator (n.) A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion, as: (a) The lever or index in a watch, which controls the effective length of the hairspring, and thus regulates the vibrations of the balance. (b) The governor of a steam engine. (c) A valve for controlling the admission of steam to the steam chest, in a locomotive..
Moderate :: Moderate (v. t.) To preside over, direct, or regulate, as a public meeting; as, to moderate a synod..
Religion :: Religion (n.) A monastic or religious order subject to a regulated mode of life; the religious state; as, to enter religion..
Dance :: Dance (v. i.) A tune by which dancing is regulated, as the minuet, the waltz, the cotillon, etc..
Familistery :: Familistery (n.) A community in which many persons unite as in one family, and are regulated by certain communistic laws and customs..
Govern :: Govern (v. t.) To regulate; to influence; to direct; to restrain; to manage; as, to govern the life; to govern a horse..
Ordain :: Ordain (v. t.) To regulate, or establish, by appointment, decree, or law; to constitute; to decree; to appoint; to institute..
Set :: Set (v. t.) To put into a desired position or condition; to adjust; to regulate; to adapt.
Mould :: Mould (n.) That on which, or in accordance with which, anything is modeled or formed; anything which serves to regulate the size, form, etc., as the pattern or templet used by a shipbuilder, carpenter, or mason..
Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A tune or air to regulate the movements of the dance so called; a movement in suites, sonatas, symphonies, etc., having the dance form, and commonly in 3-4, sometimes 3-8, measure..
Control :: Control (v. t.) To exercise restraining or governing influence over; to check; to counteract; to restrain; to regulate; to govern; to overpower.
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) A person who keeps, marks, regulates, or determines the time..
Wield :: Wield (v. t.) To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway.
Ceremony :: Ceremony (n.) Behavior regulated by strict etiquette; a formal method of performing acts of civility; forms of civility prescribed by custom or authority.
Diet :: Diet (v. t.) To cause to eat and drink sparingly, or by prescribed rules; to regulate medicinally the food of..
Dress :: Dress (v. t.) To direct; to put right or straight; to regulate; to order.
Self-regulative :: Self-regulative (a.) Tending or serving to regulate one's self or itself.
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