Synonyms of guided

guided

verb

past tense of guide

1

as in led

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• led
• coached
• steered
• showed
• accompanied
• taught
• tutored
• informed
• shepherded
• escorted
• mentored
• counseled
• trained
• piloted
• walked through
• supervised
• engineered
• directed
• chaperoned
• instructed
• swayed
• saw
• attended
• drilled
• briefed
• convoyed
• enlightened
• superintended
• oversaw
• schooled
• fostered
• inculcated
• squired
• indoctrinated
• nurtured
• godfathered
• cultivated

2

as in supervised

to look after and make decisions about

thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervised
• managed
• operated
• controlled
• oversaw
• conducted
• regulated
• handled
• governed
• ran
• directed
• administered
• kept
• tended
• steered
• led
• protected
• watched over
• carried on
• superintended
• presided (over)
• administrated
• stewarded
• watched
• overlooked
• piloted
• guarded
• safeguarded
• minded
• cared (for)
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• codirected

3

as in steered

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steered
• led
• accompanied
• directed
• conducted
• showed
• ushered
• escorted
• routed
• piloted
• preceded
• marshaled
• controlled
• attended
• managed
• saw
• chaperoned
• convoyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• trailed
• shadowed
• tailed
• hounded
• dogged
• tailgated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guided

For nearly 180 years, the Smithsonian has worked alongside partners across government—from the White House to Congress to our governing Board of Regents—guided by our enduring mission to increase and diffuse knowledge. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

For nearly 180 years, the Smithsonian has worked alongside partners across government — from the White House to Congress to our governing Board of Regents — guided by our enduring mission to increase and diffuse knowledge. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 9 July 2026

When synthetic biology is guided by a strong sense of responsibility, scientists can learn how to redirect harmful processes, build safer tools and help society. — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend and will be guided by a mentor roster that includes MACRO’s Fior Fabian, Atomic Monster’s Lizz Gezana, producer-manager Richard Gonzalez, Universal International Studios’ Bobbie Lucas and 3Pas Studios’ Jordan Rubio. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Groups at the University of Washington and the University of the Basque Country published work in 2025 showing dental pulp stem cells can be guided into becoming neurons, heart muscle and bone in lab settings. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

There will be guided walks through oak woodlands, hands-on nature science, journaling, sketching and creative projects inspired by Muir’s notebooks, baking sourdough bread using a 147-year-old starter, as well as outdoor games and team challenges. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

McCullough has guided the Marlins to a remarkable turnaround. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Successful catalog design must be guided by response rates, sales results, and margins. — Sharon Daniels, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026