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regulate

CEFR: B2
To control, adjust, govern, or maintain the rate, temperature, or speed of a physiological mechanism or financial market.

Synonyms

  • modulate
  • govern
  • calibrate

Common Collocations

  • regulate body temperature
  • strictly regulate
  • regulate emotions

Example Sentence

Physical exertion helps regulate endocrine cortisol levels, reducing systemic inflammation.

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