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

The grid menu guides imbibers to their next taste of its classic and aromatic wines, noting characteristics ranging from rich to funky and from herbal to fruity. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Acting as a personal home advisor, Hint monitors your property’s needs, identifies what may require attention, and guides you on the best course of action, with cost and long-term value in mind. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Insightful yet approachable, the weeknight program guides listeners through a theme, which is explored through weekly five-episode arcs. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The same approach now guides decisions which are measured in generations. — William Cogswell, Time, 24 July 2026

Bansal developed Sparky, an AI teacher that guides students through reasoning instead of providing immediate answers. — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

After installation, the app guides the victim through enabling Accessibility. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Mars fires up your 5th House of Creativity, while Saturn guides your 3rd House of Communication, helping inspiration become something people can understand. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Noun

Increasingly, however, these influencers are guides, companions, cultural interpreters, and trusted sources of information in an age of rock-bottom trust in public institutions. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

In the paper, the authors encourage anyone able to observe the impact to give it a try—and point to guides to help amateurs. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

News, Quimper got her start in e-commerce at Hearst Magazines, testing products alongside the Good Housekeeping Institute team, covering major shopping events, and curating gift guides. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Maine’s Live + Work program supports new residents with job opportunities, industry insights, and relocation guides, while the Opportunity Maine Tax Credit reimburses student loan payments for college graduates. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Every centimetre of her desk was covered with heavy piles of test guides and notebooks. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Vogue Business speaks to a host of industry insiders and career guides on how to be the one who secures it. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026

But in the warmer months fly-fishing guides like Teddy Janney of Gallatin River Guides are inundated with visitors seeking to reenact A River Runs Through It. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 July 2026