Synonyms for regulate
ˈrɛg yəˌleɪtreg·u·late

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1. regulate

   Synonyms:
   methodize, organize, rale, govern

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1. regulate, modulateverb

   fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

   "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"

   Synonyms:
   order, tone, shape, mold, inflect, influence, baffle, modulate, regularize, govern, determine, regularise

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

2. regulate, regularize, regularise, order, governverb

   bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

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

   Synonyms:
   put, govern, ordain, regularise, order, dictate, arrange, set up, say, grade, ordinate, range, influence, determine, mold, baffle, consecrate, rule, enjoin, modulate, rank, rate, tell, shape, prescribe, place, regularize

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

3. determine, shape, mold, influence, regulateverb

   shape or influence; give direction to

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

   Synonyms:
   mildew, settle, baffle, square up, work, shape, fix, find, square off, forge, modulate, determine, see, find out, govern, cast, form, define, specify, mould, regularize, watch, regularise, mold, tempt, charm, make up one's mind, decide, ascertain, influence, limit, act upon, learn, set, model, order, check

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

4. baffle, regulateverb

   check the emission of (sound)

   Synonyms:
   baffle, stupefy, scotch, stick, perplex, bilk, shape, get, mystify, frustrate, flummox, beat, order, foil, nonplus, modulate, determine, dumbfound, thwart, govern, regularize, regularise, amaze, mold, gravel, bewilder, cross, vex, influence, puzzle, spoil, pose

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

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1. regulateverb

   Synonyms:
   methodize, dispose, adjust, reduce to method, adjust by rule, put in order, keep in order

2. regulateverb

   Synonyms:
   direct, manage, govern, conduct, guide, rule

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1. List of paraphrases for "regulate":

   regulating, govern, regular, regularize, regulates, regularise, regulatory, regulated, regulation, control, legislate

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1. Bernie Sanders:

   My opponent says that, as a senator, she told bankers to 'cut it out' and end their destructive behavior. But in my view, establishment politicians are the ones who need to cut it out, the reality is that Congress doesn't regulate Wall Street. Wall Street, its lobbyists and their billions of dollars regulate Congress.

2. Med Jones:

   Lack of regulation is as bad as over-regulation. Although I believe governments should not regulate free market choices, I also believe they should regulate to protect investors against conflict of interests and negligence by investment bankers. Regulations should also ensure full transparency and disclosures and should effectively penalize violators.

3. Bernie Sanders:

   The reality is that Congress doesn't regulate Wall Street. Wall Street, its lobbyists and their billions of dollars regulate Congress.

4. Harry S Truman:

   Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination.

5. Frans Timmermans:

   At some point, we will have to regulate, the first task of any public authority is to protect its citizens - and if we see you (tech giants) as a threat to our citizens, we will regulate and if you don't work with us, we will probably regulate badly.