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 startling novel guides us through the Stettheimer sisters’ fabulous world and the interior spaces of a troubled woman’s mind. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Trask, who grow up under the demanding eye of father Cyrus (Tracy Letts), a one-legged Civil War hero who guides them with military rigor. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026

One of them is Charter Amendment PL, a package of five proposals that would streamline certain parts of the Planning Department, which controls land use, signs off on construction and renovation projects and guides growth. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

For the flexibility assessment, the app guides you through various movements, such as raising your arms and bending your legs. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Rubin, who directs JAŸ-Z in 8, guides Jay through a playlist of songs tied to some of his life’s most painful chapters. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Along the way, guides share insights, and tours will stay in habitats longer when the animals are active and playing together or eating. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

The circuit and backup feed loss were affecting the Terminal Radar Approach Control, or TRACON, facility, in Philadelphia, which guides planes in and out of Newark and Philadelphia. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

The actor Martinez also joins in on the creaturely fun by doubling as Chupacabrón, a wise-cracking cryptid who guides Yamel through the underworld. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Noun

The service From the general manager to the guides and the chefs–everyone is warm, professional and extremely capable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

With both Better Homes & Gardens and Woman & Home publishing explainers, the term is primed to migrate into big-box home sections, subscription boxes and gift guides over the next holiday cycle. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

HealthQ is a health series from reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, approachable guides to an unapproachable healthcare system. — Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Instead of reaching out to typical Western researchers and scientists, Boyland and his team went to Africa and approached wildlife guides, drivers, photographers, and locals who saw wildlife daily. — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

Eight experienced mountain guides from the association took advantage of improving weather to dig through the snow that had covered tents at base camp. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

The findings come from interviews with eight members of the Sabaot Indigenous community, including wildlife scouts, guides, elders and a retired ranger, who have spent more than 20 years observing elephants in the region. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Apple’s user guides for its latest software list those models as the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, and iPhone 18 Pro devices. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

The journey is followed by further coaching — in person and over Zoom — as these guides help integrate the experience into everyday wisdom. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026