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

Shoppers can type or search for a product on the handlebar touchscreen, and the cart’s map guides them to the aisle location. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Listening from the very beginning helps address any reservations and guides you toward the best way to gain their trust and confidence in your products and services. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Eder believed that American flags should be made in America, a philosophy that still guides the company today. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026

For a truly memorable half day on the island, book a session at Forge a Memory, where a blacksmith guides you through making your own knife. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

The glossy magazine featured profiles on LGBTQ+ Minnesotans, guides to Pride weekend and community events. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopened in April with overhauled ride vehicles, upgraded interactive blasters, and a new character named Buddy who guides guests through the mission. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Plus, the outsoles feature technology that guides your foot throughout the entire walking gait cycle. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026

Noun

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

The small group experience is limited to 16 people per departure, with guides who offer photo tips and advice during excursions and in workshops. — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog! — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 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

Cavern guides are incredibly knowledgeable and committed to protecting the integrity of the cave environment while showing guests a great time. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026