Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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regulate | No | No | Yes | No |
modulate | No | No | Yes | No |
regulate (verb) | modulate (verb) |
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fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of | adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of |
restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.) | fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of |
shape or influence; give direction to | vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves) |
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations | vary the pitch of one's speech |
change the key of, in music |