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direct

[dih-rekt, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ- /










Usage

What are other ways to say direct? To direct is to give information for guidance, or instructions or orders for a course of procedure: to direct someone to the station. To conduct is to precede or escort them to a place, sometimes with a degree of ceremony: to conduct a guest to his room. Guide implies continuous presence or agency in showing or indicating a course: to guide a traveler. To lead is to bring them onward in a course, guiding by contact or by going in advance; hence, figuratively, to influence or induce to some course of conduct: to lead a procession; to lead astray.

Example Sentences

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But economists have sounded the alarm that some of the extra spending is being directed towards plugging holes in the budget for welfare spending and other short-term outlays, rather than towards long-term investments.

From Barron's

Although dark stars have not yet been confirmed through direct observation, the new study strengthens the case for their existence.

From Science Daily

It also maintains agreements with other countries so that U.S. retirees can receive direct deposits even when they do not reside in the country.

From MarketWatch

“That’s a long bus ride,” she whispers, her arm directing us to come inside.

From Literature

The comedy-drama film, directed by Kirk Jones, has also been nominated in the outstanding British film, supporting actor, original screenplay and casting categories.

From BBC