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

Listening from the very beginning helps address any reservations and guides you toward the best way to gain their trust and confidence in your products and services. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Eder believed that American flags should be made in America, a philosophy that still guides the company today. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026

For a truly memorable half day on the island, book a session at Forge a Memory, where a blacksmith guides you through making your own knife. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

The glossy magazine featured profiles on LGBTQ+ Minnesotans, guides to Pride weekend and community events. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopened in April with overhauled ride vehicles, upgraded interactive blasters, and a new character named Buddy who guides guests through the mission. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Plus, the outsoles feature technology that guides your foot throughout the entire walking gait cycle. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026

In humans, the right side of our brain guides our left hand, while the left side controls the right hand. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 June 2026

Noun

Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog! — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Her work has taken her around the world reviewing top hotels and writing travel guides, from luxury safari camps in Botswana to Palaces de France across Saint-Tropez. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Cavern guides are incredibly knowledgeable and committed to protecting the integrity of the cave environment while showing guests a great time. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Helicopters cannot land at that altitude, forcing teams of experienced Sherpa guides and high-altitude climbers to move bodies down steep slopes on foot while facing avalanche risks, severe weather and the effects of extreme altitude and low oxygen. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

The app also offers travel guides and organizes your daily itinerary, keeping all your plans in one place. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Sheridan bought several travel guides to different countries for research, and the duo got to work. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Virtually all of the guides are white, an issue Dillard notes is prevalent nationwide. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026