Synonyms of guides

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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

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

But now, the walkway beyond it guides visitors past rows of photographs. — Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Touch guides drone The first tactile contact triggers a change in the drone’s behavior. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Each of his musical pieces tells a story that guides the listener throughout the album, making each listen a unique journey. — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Noun

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

Contributor Hayley Domin is a British travel journalist and solo travel advocate, and the founder of Hayley on Hiatus, a platform inspiring independent exploration through destination guides and thoughtful travel advice. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Then came the how-to guides, in posts filled with menu combinations and step-by-step explainers on how to navigate Chipotle’s build-your-own ordering system. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Activities connect guests with local personalities, including climbing guides, photographers, farmers, historians, and cheesemakers. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026

Through online modules, classroom activities, discussion guides, primary sources, and assessments, students learn about government, civic participation, civil discourse, and collaboration. — Clarine Nardi Riddle, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Getting to push yourself out of your comfort zone, see sprawling views of the Sierra Nevada and climb with kind, knowledgeable guides is an unforgettable experience. — Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Its reports became known as standards, technical guides to safely design and construct a product. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026