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

Going forward, Republicans must be guided by core conservative principles grounded in free market economics, defense of constitutional rights, and the protection of human life, religious liberty and parental rights in raising their children. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Learn about the spirits of Mexico, guided by the hotel’s bar team, during a tasting experience of agave distillates at Akamba, the hotel’s tasting bar and agave gallery. — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026

Through the organization, veterans have participated in search and rescue, helped farmers, guided first responders during natural disasters and provided assistance for security operations, according to Lewis. — Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

In May models from the company OpenAI, guided by humans, disproved a long-standing conjecture posed by the legendary mathematician Paul Erdős. — Dan Garisto, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2026

Watching Starr’s self-destruction was not so much a lesson for Herrmann but a vivid example that reinforced the principles that have long guided his work. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Also guided for 2027 capex between $40 billion to $45 billion, well above consensus of roughly $29 billion. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

In his second season, Venable guided the Sox to an 84-78 record and their first playoff berth since 2021. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Both Luna and Villanueva guided the department through tumultuous periods for the county. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026