Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Regulate”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Regulate
Regulate is the singular noun form. Regulates is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To control or manage something by making rules, or to adjust something to a certain level.
Why is the Plural of Regulate “regulates”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Regulate
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: regulate → regulates
How to Remember the Plural of Regulate
Just add -s to “regulate” to make “regulates”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Regulate
See regulate and regulates used in real sentences side by side.
- The government regulates the activities of banks to protect consumers. B1
- He regulates his daily schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance. B1
- Scientists regulate the temperature in the laboratory to ensure accurate results. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Regulate
Wrong: The government should regulates all industries.
Correct: The government should regulate all industries.
The verb 'regulate' after 'should' must be in base form, not third person singular.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Regulate
What is the plural of “regulate”?
The plural of “regulate” is “regulates”.
Is “regulates” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.