keep vs regulate

keep is a noun but regulate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
keep	Yes	No	Yes	No
regulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, regulate is a hyponym of keep; that is, regulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:

keep (noun)	regulate (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives

keep (verb)	regulate (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
prevent the action or expression of	restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
stick to correctly or closely	shape or influence; give direction to
maintain by writing regular records	bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
supply with necessities and support
hold and prevent from leaving
retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear