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guide

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(Entry 1 of 2)

one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy

followed our guide through the dangerous mountain trails

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Synonyms & Antonyms of guide (Entry 2 of 2)

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

the pastry chef guided her through the creation of the wedding cake, showing her how to ice the layers, fashion the elaborate decorations, and assemble the whole shebang

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godfather

drill,
train

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walk through

2 to look after and make decisions about

thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well

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watch over

3 to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front

would be happy to guide you folks to the historic part of town

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precede

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follow,
trail

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Verb

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