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

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

Stitt pushes and unloads the heavy cart while Bayless guides the way with their list, checking off household staples like bottled water, sugar and toilet paper. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

While players of the game control a hero named Link, Zelda guides the plot and sends him on quests. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Sep. 2026

To be sure, Carrozzini himself stars in the movie, and his voice guides viewers through a journey that blurs the lines of what is perceived as real archival footage and what is markedly created via AI. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Investigators also visited the air traffic control tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control, which guides planes into the airport. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

After his buddy’s truck passes, Tanner guides his Jeep back onto the road and puts foot to gas for five miles into Little Moreau Park. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Noun

In 2026, Ssebayiga and Pabsch are raising funds to train more Deaf guides and to purchase a second 4x4 vehicle to bring routes to Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, demonstrating that accessible safari experiences are not only possible but in demand. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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

No two tours are alike; guides follow the animals’ lead and stay back, giving visitors the chance to appreciate the wildlife without encroaching. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 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

In 2024 the company unveiled Michelin keys to hand out to hotels using the same three-point scale as its restaurant guides. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

Nikon's optical gear features in our guides to the best cameras, lenses and binoculars. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Flynn had been for a drink with a girl whose job was to place adverts in the various Festival guides and brochures and who spoke mostly in panegyrics. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

New data guides prototype The high-temperature measurements now give Westinghouse engineers more evidence for refining their analytical models. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026