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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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"This is the first direct molecular explanation for how catastrophic chromosome fragmentation begins."

From Science Daily

As the team explained, the mark may be "providing a direct link to the seafarers of the ancient vessel."

From Science Daily

The authority said it had been able to offer advice and direct those in need to help which might be available.

From BBC

The force said it would "instigate investigations if directed by the courts and responsible authorities", adding: "As always, our thoughts are with Oki's family and friends who remain devastated by their loss."

From BBC

Shah is the alliance's candidate for prime minister and is mounting a direct challenge against Oli in his constituency.

From Barron's