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guide

[gahyd] / gaɪd /




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.

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An account affiliated with the Libertarian Party on X appeared to tacitly support Weir’s proposal, posting a palette of button-down shirts, quarter zips, khakis and loafers to guide the choices of convention attendees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Historical patterns are only a guide, not a rule.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Most climbers attempt the ascent with at least one Nepali guide, who do not require permits.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Some appear to serve important biological functions, including supporting wound healing, maintaining tissue balance, and helping guide embryonic development.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

She then proceeded to guide Duane in the making of a new ice treat.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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