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

2 of 2

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

Each of his musical pieces tells a story that guides the listener throughout the album, making each listen a unique journey. — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Some guides damage coral colonies to make these tiny fish easier to show to visitors, but this image was captured by waiting patiently and allowing the animal to appear naturally. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Connecting it to Wi-Fi and linking it to the Blueprint Studio software take only a few minutes, and the touch screen guides you through each step of the process. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Listening to God’s messages of love for us awakens us to our spiritual worth and protection and guides us wisely. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

The white rabbit, a character both created and popularized by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is also a figure that guides a young girl through an unfamiliar space. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

But DellaPosta’s work also shows that political preferences may influence decisions about having children not because there’s something Republican about having kids, but because political affiliation invisibly guides how people live their life. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Under the state plan that guides the management of drinking water resources in Rhode Island, there are four drought phases that increase in severity, going from advisory to watch to warning to emergency. — Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 19 Aug. 2026

How a colonoscopy actually works A doctor guides a long, flexible tube with a tiny video camera through the colon. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Noun

Two major style guides for the tech industry do now include entries about male/female language, both prohibiting the usage. — Jo MacKiewicz, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Students can then create flashcards, quizzes, study guides, audio overviews and infographics from resources selected by their teacher. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Water safety guides will accompany each group to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Richard Spritz, a resident for nearly three decades, said that threshold should be what guides use on the trail. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026

The guides, meeting in the afternoon, felt that snowpack instability was rising, the report said. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Recently, she was approached by the editors of the For Dummies guides to lend her expertise to the series. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026