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1. | [ verb ] (transportation) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling | |
Synonyms: | point maneuver steer head channelize manoeuvre direct manoeuver channelise manouevre | |
Related terms: | control park navigate stand_out navigate channel dock corner starboard sheer pull_over conn crab driving maneuver head guidance bearing maneuverer forefront helmsman steering | |
2. | [ verb ] take somebody somewhere | |
Synonyms: | take lead direct conduct | |
Examples: | "We lead him to our chief" "can you take me to the main entrance?" "He conducted us to the palace" |
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Related terms: | mislead usher beacon hand leader usher | |
3. | [ verb ] be a guiding force, as with directions or advice | |
Synonyms: | steer | |
Examples: | "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses" |
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Related terms: | direct guidance tip | |
4. | [ noun ] a model or standard for making comparisons | |
Synonyms: | templet template | |
Related terms: | model rhythm | |
5. | [ noun ] (work) someone employed to conduct others | |
Synonyms: | usher | |
Related terms: | escort usherette lead | |
6. | [ noun ] (writing) something that offers basic information or instruction | |
Synonyms: | guidebook | |
Related terms: | handbook field_guide travel_guidebook roadbook | |
7. | [ noun ] someone who shows the way by leading or advising | |
Related terms: | leader tour_guide cicerone | |
8. | [ verb ] use as a guide | |
Synonyms: | guide_on | |
Examples: | "They had the lights to guide on" |
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Related terms: | orient | |
9. | [ verb ] guide or pass over something; | |
Synonyms: | pass run draw | |
Examples: | "He ran his eyes over her body" "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine" "He drew her hair through his fingers" |
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Related terms: | rub thread thread wipe circulate go_around string run | |
10. | [ noun ] someone who can find paths through unexplored territory | |
Synonyms: | pathfinder scout | |
Related terms: | expert trailblazer hunting_guide | |
Similar spelling: |
Guido Guidi Guida Guyette gut gide |