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be guided by

VERB

conform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate attune comply coordinate fit harmonize integrate reconcile tailor yield

STRONG

follow keep mind obey observe proportion square suit tailor-make tune

WEAK

clean up act don't make waves don't rock the boat fall in with follow beaten path follow the crowd go by the book go with the flow make room meet halfway move over play the game quadrate reconciliate roll with punches run with the pack shape up straighten up toe the line

Antonyms

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deny disagree oppose prevent refuse reject

STRONG

disobey disregard forget ignore neglect

WEAK

differ fight mismatch not correspond

VERB

Synonyms

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adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch

STRONG

accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard

WEAK

abide by be consistent with be devoted to be in keeping be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast keep abreast of keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example

Antonyms

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disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release

STRONG

be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose

WEAK

avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight

VERB

go by

Synonyms

WEAK

abide by adjust to agree comply cooperate fall in with follow heed judge from observe take as guide

VERB

heed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hear listen obey observe take to heart

STRONG

attend baby-sit catch consider dig follow hark hearken mark mind note regard see sit spot watch

WEAK

be aware bear in mind do one's bidding follow orders get a load of give ear keep eye peeled keep tabs mind the store pay attention pick up ride herd on stay in line take notice of toe the line watch one's step watch out watch over watch the store

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

disregard forget misunderstand neglect not get overlook

Example Sentences

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The pair have agreed to a full-time partnership, meaning Raducanu intends to be guided by the 52-year-old Briton at Wimbledon and beyond.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The investigation was ongoing and "will be guided by verifiable evidence and established facts", the sheriff's office added.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

At the heart of the debate is whether artistic careers can be guided by systems optimized for efficiency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

"His return to play will be guided by symptom resolution and medical advice."

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

“I admire the activity of your benevolence,” observed Mary, “but every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

be guided by

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