1. regulate - verb
· fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"
Synonym(s): modulate
Hypernym(s): adjust, set, correct
2. regulate - verb
· bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"
Synonym(s): regularize, regularise, order, govern
Hypernym(s): decide, make_up_one%27s_mind, determine
Antonym(s): deregulate
3. regulate - verb
· shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
Synonym(s): determine, shape, mold, influence
4. regulate - verb
· restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
Synonym(s): baffle
Hypernym(s): restrain, keep, keep_back, hold_back
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