Regulate Definition & Meaning
regulate
- verb
- fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"
- bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"
- shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
- check the emission of (sound)
"Regulate" in song lyrics
See how regulate is used in real songs:
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"Regulate"
A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York -
"Yo, telecommunicate...orate, narrate, regulate"
Asheru & Blue Black (Unspoken Heard) — Truly Unique -
"we keep a money move, hate while we regulate"
Bad A$$ f/ Snoop Dogg — We be Puttin it Down
Words that rhyme with regulate
Usage tips for "regulate"
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