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Regularize

To cause to become regular; to regulate.

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Broader term 3

Arrange 76% connected

To put in proper order; to dispose (persons, or parts) in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose; as, troops arranged for battle.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Decide 76% connected

To cut off; to separate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Determine 76% connected

To fix the boundaries of; to mark off and separate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 4

District 76% connected

Rigorous; stringent; harsh.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Even 76% connected

Evening. See Eve, n. 1.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Standardize 76% connected

To reduce to a normal standard; to calculate or adjust the strength of, by means of, and for uses in, analysis.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Zone 76% connected

A girdle; a cincture.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Order 74% connected

Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Order 74% connected

Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Regulation 74% connected

The act of regulating, or the state of being regulated.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Regulation 74% connected

The act of regulating, or the state of being regulated.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Govern 92% connected

To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men, either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to regulate by authority.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Order 92% connected

Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Regulate 92% connected

To adjust by rule, method, or established mode; to direct by rule or restriction; to subject to governing principles or laws.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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