REGULATE

• (verb) check the emission of (sound)

  synonyms : baffle

  when george was put in charge of the baffling for the concert, most of us were sure it was going to be a flop show. -added by diviya_inlas

• (verb) fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

  "regulate the temperature", "modulate the pitch"

  synonyms : modulate

  Pam had to modulate the temperature of the oven so that the cake wouldn’t burn. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) shape or influence; give direction to

  "experience often determines ability", "mold public opinion"

  synonyms : determine , influence , mold , shape

• (verb) bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

  "We cannot regulate the way people dress", "This town likes to regulate"

  synonyms : govern , order , regularise , regularize

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