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verb

Definition of STEER

1

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front <the man in the train station was able to steer us in the right direction>

Synonyms conduct, direct, guide, marshal (also marshall), pilot, route, show, steer, usher

Related Words precede; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see; control, manage

Near Antonyms dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgate

Antonyms follow, trail

2

to operate or control the course of <first needed to learn how to steer her personal watercraft before going out on the crowded lake>

Synonyms conn (also con), helm, pilot, steer

Related Words commandeer, hijack (also highjack)