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guide
[gahyd]
verb (used with object)
to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person.
He guided us through the forest.
Antonyms: followto accompany (a sightseer) to show points of interest and to explain their meaning or significance.
to force (a person, object, or animal) to move in a certain path.
to supply (a person) with advice or counsel, as in practical or spiritual affairs.
to supervise (someone's actions or affairs) in an advisory capacity.
noun
a person who guides, especially one hired to guide travelers, tourists, hunters, etc.
a mark, tab, or the like, to catch the eye and thus provide quick reference.
a guidebook.
a book, pamphlet, etc., giving information, instructions, or advice; handbook.
an investment guide.
a guidepost.
a device that regulates or directs progressive motion or action.
a sewing-machine guide.
a spirit believed to direct the utterances of a medium.
Military., a member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
guide
1/ ɡaɪd /
verb
to lead the way for (a person)
to control the movement or course of (an animal, vehicle, etc) by physical action; steer
to supervise or instruct (a person)
(tr) to direct the affairs of (a person, company, nation, etc)
he guided the country through the war
(tr) to advise or influence (a person) in his standards or opinions
let truth guide you always
noun
a person, animal, or thing that guides
( as modifier )
a guide dog
a person, usually paid, who conducts tour expeditions, etc
a model or criterion, as in moral standards or accuracy
See guidebook
a book that instructs or explains the fundamentals of a subject or skill
a guide to better living
any device that directs the motion of a tool or machine part
a mark, sign, etc, that points the way
( in combination )
guidepost
spiritualism a spirit believed to influence a medium so as to direct what he utters and convey messages through him
navy a ship in a formation used as a reference for manoeuvres, esp with relation to maintaining the correct formation and disposition
military a soldier stationed to one side of a column or line to regulate alignment, show the way, etc
Guide
2/ ɡaɪd /
noun
US equivalent: Girl Scout. (sometimes not capital) a member of an organization for girls equivalent to the Scouts
Other Word Forms
- guideless adjective
- guidable adjective
- guiding adjective
- guider noun
- guidingly adverb
- nonguidable adjective
- preguide verb (used with object)
- reguide verb (used with object)
- unguidable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of guide1
Word History and Origins
Origin of guide1
Example Sentences
In “Earth Shapers,” we have a singular guide.
What’s more, in interviews I conducted, workers described good managers as mentors who guided their career development with structured feedback, and who created opportunities aligned with employees’ skills and aspirations.
Later, when he was deciding whether to go to graduate school, a tour guide at Life Chiropractic College West in California encouraged him to take out loans to finance his degree.
The idea is to spotlight new approaches and identify emerging leaders who seem best equipped to embrace the technology and guide teams through it, he said.
The news comes as Ferrari scaled back it electric-vehicle ambitions while guiding to a model lineup that will include a greater share of combustion engine models compared to previous forecasts.
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What are other ways to say guide?
To guide someone is to assist them in traveling through or in reaching a destination by accompanying them or giving them directions. How does guide compare to synonyms conduct, direct, and lead? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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