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to reign
01
to have control and authority over a place, like a country
Intransitive
Examples
The king reigned over the kingdom for decades, establishing a prosperous era.
02
to be predominant or prevalent
Intransitive
Examples
Throughout history, various ideologies have reigned over different regions, shaping the cultural and political landscape.
Reign
01
the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules
Examples
Queen Victoria 's reign lasted over 63 years.
02
a time when a person, group, or thing holds influence, authority, or supremacy
Examples
The reign of the smartphone changed how we communicate.
03
the legal, political, or formal authority held by a monarch
Examples
The king exercised his reign with wisdom and fairness.
