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

Kaepora Gaebora, the talking owl who guides your path, won't repeat himself at the slightest provocation. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Sand, 44, ran on affordability, expanding health care access and ending Medicaid privatization, and often talked about how his Christian faith guides him. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

An astonishing cast—Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand, and Ben Whishaw among them—guides us through this moral quagmire as opinions diverge wildly and no easy answers are offered. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Sharia guides Muslims how to pray, when to fast, what to eat and how much to give to charity. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

During the live, two-hour session, an art teacher guides her through painting her pet’s portrait, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

That’s largely due to Apple’s ultra-wideband chip, which enables Precision Finding and guides you to an object’s exact location with on-screen arrows, vibrations, and sounds. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026

Today, the technology guides aircraft, ships, vehicles, and smartphones while supporting agriculture, surveying, emergency services, and financial timing systems. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

This information guides Pathos’s decision-making on which drugs to pursue, what populations to test them in, and how to design the clinical trials. — Katherine MacPhail, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Noun

They are used to evacuate trekkers and guides suffering from illness or exhaustion amid the region's cold temperatures and high altitude, according to The Associated Press (AP). — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Khirani told me that guides have to submit their plans to the military, including the identities of guests and staff, along with car registration numbers. — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

Explore our voter guides for Kansas, Johnson County and Wyandotte County. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

In fact, the brand also offers helpful guides like gallery wall decorating tips and an array of free, downloadable art to make the process feel less daunting. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026

The two destinations are about a 40-minute hike from each other, according to trail guides. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Bring your appetite to one of these 10 November dining events and check back soon for our guides to where to get your Thanksgiving dinner and pies. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Resources and info The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a lot of information about DIY air cleaners, including visual construction guides, tips on improving DIY air cleaners, and general air cleaner usage advice. — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

The California Latino Voter Alliance, which is backed by Republican lawmakers, mailed guides to Californians in recent weeks pitching them in English and Spanish on how to cast their ballots for both local and state candidates. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026