Verb
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check the emission of (sound)
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shape or influence
give direction to
"experience often determines ability"
"mold public opinion"
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bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage
impose regulations
"We cannot regulate the way people dress"
"This town likes to regulate"
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fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
"regulate the temperature"
"modulate the pitch"