govern vs regularize

govern and regularize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
govern	No	No	Yes	No
regularize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, govern and regularize are synonyms defined as:

govern and regularize: bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

Other synonyms of govern include order, regularise, regulate.

govern (verb)	regularize (verb)
exercise authority over; as of nations	make regular or more regular
direct or strongly influence the behavior of	bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood