shepherd

²shepherd

verb

Definition of SHEPHERD

transitive verb

1

: to tend as a shepherd

2

: to guide or guard in the manner of a shepherd <shepherded the bill through Congress>

Examples of SHEPHERD

1. She carefully shepherded the children across the street.
2. They shepherded the bill through Congress.

First Known Use of SHEPHERD

1790

Related to SHEPHERD

Synonyms: coach, counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, guide, show, tutor

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

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