determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape - shape or influence; give direction to
Example:- experience often determines ability
modulate, regulate - fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
Example:- regulate the temperature
baffle, regulate - check the emission of (sound)
govern, order, regularise, regularize, regulate - bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
Example:- We cannot regulate the way people dress