Synonyms of guides

guides 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of guide

1

as in coaches

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

• coaches
• shows
• accompanies
• leads
• teaches
• mentors
• tutors
• informs
• steers
• counsels
• pilots
• escorts
• shepherds
• walks through
• trains
• engineers
• supervises
• directs
• instructs
• schools
• oversees
• sees
• convoys
• enlightens
• briefs
• sways
• drills
• superintends
• chaperones
• attends
• squires
• inculcates
• godfathers
• indoctrinates
• nurtures
• fosters
• cultivates

2

as in supervises

to look after and make decisions about

thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervises
• oversees
• controls
• operates
• manages
• handles
• regulates
• conducts
• runs
• governs
• directs
• tends
• keeps
• administers
• protects
• watches over
• leads
• stewards
• superintends
• carries on
• administrates
• presides (over)
• steers
• watches
• overlooks
• pilots
• guards
• minds
• safeguards
• cares (for)
• stage-manages
• codirects
• micromanages
• comanages

3

as in steers

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

• steers
• leads
• accompanies
• shows
• routes
• directs
• ushers
• pilots
• conducts
• escorts
• marshals
• precedes
• controls
• chaperones
• sees
• manages
• convoys
• attends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follows
• trails
• tails
• shadows
• dogs
• hounds
• tailgates

guides

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noun

plural of guide

as in guards

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

followed our guide through the dangerous mountain trails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guards
• attendants
• companions
• escorts
• leaders
• pilots
• shadows
• conductors
• squires
• chaperones
• sidekicks
• convoys
• couriers
• honor guards
• outriders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guides

Verb

Her trainer Dani Coleman, Pvolve’s vice president of training, guides the program. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

Aside from your own labels, what philosophy guides the bar program at Castiglion del Bosco today? — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

In July, Roku made the city even more interactive with a new brand campaign that guides users to visit six themed areas featuring humorous promo spots, including a pirate ship, a volcano and a villain’s evil lair. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

The president, in an expansive mood, greets them and guides them to their seats in front of the Resolute Desk. — Mark Danner, The New York Review of Books, 1 Aug. 2026

The same principle guides the Global Trusted Tech Network at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy. — Keith Krach, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Her grandmother's philosophy, passed down through the Dust Bowl and beyond, still guides the family. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Its owner, Seigo Katsuragawa, guides shoppers through an array of handmade neckties and bow ties lining the walls and nestled like jewels in rows of wooden drawers. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

The grid menu guides imbibers to their next taste of its classic and aromatic wines, noting characteristics ranging from rich to funky and from herbal to fruity. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Noun

Infrared guides autonomy The tests centered on a sensor package known as the Legion Pod, which tracked a live T-38 aircraft during flight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

The story that The People’s Beauty Index tells about the industry is that diversity is foundational, hyperlocal recommendations are necessary, and Reddit users see themselves as guides, not aspirational avatars or marketers. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Rather than pricing everything, operators increasingly label what is complimentary—a bottle of wine, a tote bag, a welcome gift—while keeping purchasable items available through in-room guides or discreet notes. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

The measures include the mandatory use of guides at 189 high-risk locations around the country, as well as pre-climb screening procedures for hikers, state media agency Bernama reported Wednesday. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

For those interested, trail guides and planning maps can be found on the Pacific Northwest Trail Association website. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

According to the ship's guides, millions of people have stepped aboard the Queen Mary throughout its history, creating what many describe as a unique energy. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Increasingly, however, these influencers are guides, companions, cultural interpreters, and trusted sources of information in an age of rock-bottom trust in public institutions. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

In the paper, the authors encourage anyone able to observe the impact to give it a try—and point to guides to help amateurs. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026