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coach

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of coach

a person who trains performers or athletes

  • a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players
Synonyms of coach

trainer
Words Related to coach

handler, manager

instructor, teacher, tutor

driller, drillmaster

adviser (also advisor), cicerone, counselor (or counsellor), guide, mentor

coach

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of coach

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

  • carefully coached her through the home-buying process
Synonyms of coach

counsel, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor
Words Related to coach

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
Phrases Synonymous with coach

walk through

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