direct
verb (used with object)
to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc..
directs
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present tense formof direct (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He directs Attorney General Todd Blanche to challenge state laws that conflict with “parental authority, religious freedom, disability accommodations, and equal protection under the law.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The motion directs the county’s Chief Executive Office and Department of Public Health to work with County Counsel on a report due back in 60 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
It then directs different quantum states along separate routes through the crystal.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
That’s leading to the rise of model routing — a technique that directs queries to the most suitable AI model.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
“He directs plays and found a girlfriend at his work. A beautiful actress from one of his productions. My mom decided we needed to get away from California and my father...so here we are.”
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
