Part of speech: verb
Definition: past tense and past participle of "rule"
Pronunciations: US: /ruːld/; UK: /ruːld/
Origin and usage: The verb "rule" originated from Old English "rīcian" meaning "to reign, rule". It has been used in the English language since the 12th century and has various meanings including "to exercise control or authority", "to be in charge of", and "to govern".
Synonyms: governed, controlled, managed, directed, led
Related 5 letter words: ruler, rules, ruley, rulot, rulps
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