guide
/gˈaɪd/
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Definitions
Noun
someone employed to conduct others
Noun
someone who shows the way by leading or advising
Noun
something that offers basic information or instruction
Noun
a model or standard for making comparisons
Noun
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
Noun
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
Verb
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Verb
take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
Verb
be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
Verb
use as a guide; "They had the lights to guide on"
Verb
pass over, across, or through; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"
Synonyms
channelise
channelize
conduct
direct
draw
guide on
guidebook
head
lead
maneuver
manoeuver
manoeuvre
pass
pathfinder
point
run
scout
steer
take
template
templet
usher
More General Terms
command
construction
control
direct
enchiridion
escort
example
expert
handbook
leader
model
orient
orientate
structure
vade mecum
More Specific Terms
beacon
canalise
canalize
channel
cicerone
conn
corner
crab
dock
field guide
hand
helm
hunting guide
itinerary
lead astray
misdirect
misguide
mislead
navigate
park
pilot
pull over
rhythm
roadbook
rub
sheer
show
speech rhythm
stand out
starboard
thread
tour guide
trailblazer
travel guidebook
tree
usher
usherette