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

School board trustees are elected volunteers who shape district budgets and policies and hire a superintendent who guides day-to-day decisions. — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Over the years, Best of Beauty became the seal that guides hands across shelves by empowering Allure readers with the knowledge of what makes a product great… long before the advent of social media and the ubiquitous #GRWM. — Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Oct. 2026

There is also a vast telecommunications network that guides and controls drone systems. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Just as infinite intelligence guides migrating birds, divine Mind purposefully guides us, too. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026

Hmad guides the donkeys along a dusty trail lined with almond and date trees, while Tehlou and Saâdia have the rougher task of off-roading with the herd. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

The Black Parade, a marching band, guides him into the afterlife. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Our capital improvement plan guides us with the infrastructure for traffic improvements, drainage/stormwater maintenance and other facilities to be maintained within the town. — Susan Starkey, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

As Grainge guides the world’s largest music company through yet another era of intense change, The Hollywood Reporter has crowned the prolific executive its inaugural Music Titan recipient. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

Each channel has different requirements, routing guides, compliance standards, package specifications and customer expectations, and the level of operational complexity has grown exponentially. — Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Multiple telehealth operators including Hims, Gatlan and TRT Nation now publish detailed exit guides covering tapering schedules, symptom timelines and medical supervision requirements. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Clothed safari guides in white hats and suits with fake mustaches greeted the guests, who included Sharon Bush, Peter Thomas Roth, Susan Gutfreund, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Paola Bacchini, Leesa Rowland, and Jacqueline Weld Drake. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

The hotel can arrange tours with excellent local guides on the subject of art, history, music, restaurants, or the supernatural, one of our city’s specialties. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Details on available programs and technology guides can be found on CVI's website. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Just as infinite intelligence guides migrating birds, divine Mind purposefully guides us, too. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026

So far, those stories have looked like guides to different cuisines, Q&As with chefs and bartenders, coverage of industry issues, fun trend reporting and much more. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

The earliest guidebooks had included descriptions of places, but with the march of modernity, travelers could see photos of sites, contact guides and reserve accommodations in advance, and share information in online forums. — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026