guide

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verb

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Definition of GUIDE

transitive verb

1

: to act as a guide to : direct in a way or course

2

a : to direct, supervise, or influence usually to a particular end b : to superintend the training or instruction of

intransitive verb

: to act or work as a guide

— guid·er noun

Examples of GUIDE

1. He guided us around the city.
2. He claims that there were unknown forces guiding the outcome of the election.
3. He carefully guided the ship into the harbor.
4. She guided her team to victory.
5. Let your conscience guide you.
6. Her example helped to guide me toward a career in medicine.
7. In his work, he has always been guided by a desire to help other people.
8. programs to help guide teenagers away from drug use
9. She had a guiding influence on my decision.
10. His guiding principle when he built his house was that bigger was better.

First Known Use of GUIDE

14th century

Related to GUIDE

Synonyms: coach, counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor, walk through

Antonyms: follow, trail

Related Words: godfather; direct, engineer, steer, sway; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see, squire; oversee, superintend, supervise; drill, train; brief, enlighten, inform; instruct, school, teach, tutor; inculcate, indoctrinate; cultivate, foster, nurture

Near Antonyms: dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgate

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Synonym Discussion of GUIDE

guide, lead, steer, pilot, engineer mean to direct in a course or show the way to be followed. guide implies intimate knowledge of the way and of all its difficulties and dangers <guided the scouts through the cave>. lead implies showing the way and often keeping those that follow under control and in order <led his team to victory>. steer implies an ability to keep to a course and stresses the capacity of maneuvering correctly <steered the ship through a narrow channel>. pilot suggests guidance over a dangerous or complicated course <piloted the bill through the Senate>. engineer implies finding ways to avoid or overcome difficulties in achieving an end or carrying out a plan <engineered his son's election to the governorship>.