Definitions

guide

[gahyd] / gaɪd /

NOUN

something that or someone who leads

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counselor mentor model pilot teacher

STRONG

adviser attendant captain chaperon cicerone conductor controller convoy criterion design director docent escort example exemplar exhibitor genie genius guru ideal inspiration lead leader lodestar monitor paradigm pathfinder pattern pioneer rudder scout standard superintendent usher vanguard

WEAK

guiding spirit

Antonyms

STRONG

follower

NOUN

information, instructions

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalog clue directory guidebook handbook key manual

STRONG

ABCs Bible beacon bellwether compendium enchiridion landmark lodestar mark marker pointer print sign signal signpost telltale tip-off

WEAK

chapter and verse guiding light hot lead no-no's the book the numbers vade mecum

VERB

direct, lead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accompany advise educate escort govern handle influence instruct manage maneuver navigate oversee regulate see shepherd steer supervise sway teach train usher

STRONG

attend beacon chaperon command conduct contrive control convoy counsel coxswain engineer marshal pilot quarterback route rule show spearhead superintend

WEAK

have a handle on show the way trailblaze

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert learn leave leave alone mismanage neglect obey

STRONG

disorganize ignore

WEAK

misguide mislead

Usage

What are other ways to say guide? The verb guide implies continuous presence or agency in showing or indicating a course: to guide a traveler. To conduct is to precede or escort to a place, sometimes with a degree of ceremony: to conduct a guest to his room. To direct is to give information for guidance, or instructions or orders for a course of procedure: to direct someone to the station. To lead is to bring 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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The company has guided to a slight revenue decline this year to between 35 billion-36 billion euros and a margin of 5.5%-7.5% including additional high-three-digit million euros of charges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before taking the helm at Palisades, Bryant guided West Ranch of the Southern Section into the Open Division regional playoffs in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

“I can access any website I want,” says the 30-something tour guide.

From Salon

Meanwhile, former Tottenham boss Sherwood, speaking on Sky Sports,, external said he could do a short-term stint as the club's head coach to help guide them out of trouble.

From BBC

CVC is effectively guiding for carried interest from its flagship Fund VIII, which is focused on investments in Europe and the Americas, to be backloaded, Citi analysts said in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal

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