Part of Speech
Verb — ruled; ruling.
Transitive Verb
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To exercise control, direction, or influence
- Example: “The passions that rule our minds.”
- Example: “He is ruled by greed.”
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To govern or command as a sovereign or authority
- Example: “The king ruled the kingdom wisely.”
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To make a formal decision or judgment
- Example: “The court ruled in favor of the defendant.”
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To mark with lines drawn for guidance
- Example: “The paper was ruled with blue lines.”
Intransitive Verb
- To have or exert sovereign power
- Example: “A queen who ruled for three decades.”
- To make authoritative judicial decisions
- Example: “The judge ruled on the case yesterday.”
Related Forms
- Ruler — noun: one who exercises authority or control.
- Ruling — noun: an official decision or regulation.
“To rule” commonly implies power, judgment, and influence over people, decisions, or things.
Author’s Summary
The term “rule” describes the act of exercising control, authority, or decision-making power, both in governance and in formal judgment.
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