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

All onshore experiences are locally guided, offered in small groups, and scaled to different activity levels. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

When Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique were coming through Barcelona’s youth academy together, they were known as the ‘Dream Team’ to the coaches who guided them. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Arch Manning, who guided Texas to the 24-23 victory, was asked about the moment on Monday as the Longhorns prepared for UTSA at home this weekend. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Residents get no warning of the small craft crossing the river to attack, and those guided by fiber optic wires -- which are increasingly common -- are difficult to jam. — David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

They’re guided by three otherworldly beings who, in their quirky terrestrial forms, go by Whatsit (Amanda Link), Who (Cami Stuckert) and Which (Jordan Gleaves). — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

KegelMax pairs a rechargeable Bluetooth device with the iKegel app and voice-guided training across six levels. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

For Square Enix game director Naoki Hamaguchi, who has guided the project through Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, that expansion is one of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—of the finale. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

The key deal was with Aspiration, which was guided by the Clippers into paying Leonard $48 million over four years. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026