English Synonym Finder

Regulate

Definitions

To control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process so that it operates properly.

To bring something under the control of authority or law.

To adjust something to a particular standard or requirement.

Examples

The government plans to regulate the emissions of local factories to protect the environment.

It is important to regulate your breathing when you are feeling anxious or stressed.

Synonyms

Control Adjust Govern Standardize Manage Direct Supervise

Antonyms

Deregulate Disorganize Neglect Abandon Confuse Disorder