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past tense of guide
Synonyms & Antonyms of guided
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
Synonyms for guided
- coached,
- counseled
- (or counselled),
- led,
- mentored,
- piloted,
- shepherded,
- showed,
- tutored
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2
to look after and make decisions about
- thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
Synonyms for guided
- administered,
- administrated,
- carried on,
- conducted,
- controlled,
- directed,
- governed,
- handled,
- kept,
- managed,
- operated,
- overlooked,
- oversaw,
- presided (over),
- ran
- (also chiefly dialectal run),
- regulated,
- stewarded,
- superintended,
- supervised,
- tended
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Phrases Synonymous with guided
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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